The Anxiety Reset with Dr. Air
by Efosa Airuehia
Anxiety is not just a brain chemistry problem. Quadruple Board-Certified Psychiatrist Dr. Air explains the hidden drivers of anxiety, from hormones, sleep, and chronic stress to blood sugar, inflammation, and gut health. If you're in midlife and your anxiety has changed, gotten worse, or never fully gone away, this show is for you. Learn practical, science-based ways to calm your nervous system, understand all your treatment options, and feel like yourself again. Not anti-medication, just a smarter, whole-body approach. For educational purposes only, not medical advice.
Episodes
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Do Benzodiazepines Cause Dementia? Xanax, Memory Loss & Brain Fog Explained
DO BENZOS CAUSE DEMENTIA? If you take Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, or Valium, you may have wondered whether these medications are affecting your memory or increasing your risk of dementia. The research is more complicated than the headlines suggest. In my latest video, I explain what benzodiazepines...
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Fear of Flying: Does Xanax Help—or Make It Worse?
Fear of flying, Xanax, flight anxiety, and benzodiazepines are often discussed as if taking a pill before a flight is a simple solution. But can Xanax actually make fear of flying harder to overcome over time? In this video, Dr. Air explains what research on alprazolam (Xanax) and flight phobia...
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LSD vs Psilocybin vs MDMA: Which Psychedelic Really Works for Anxiety?
Could LSD actually become a treatment for anxiety? New psychedelic research is raising some fascinating questions about LSD, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), and MDMA—but the science tells three very different stories. In my latest video, I break down what the clinical trials really show, why the…
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Effexor vs Cymbalta vs Pristiq: Anxiety, Side Effects & Antidepressant Withdrawal Explained
Effexor, Cymbalta, and Pristiq are all SNRIs, but they are NOT the same when it comes to anxiety, side effects, and withdrawal. One can cause excessive sweating and increased blood pressure. Another treats chronic nerve pain, while two are associated with some of the more difficult antidepressant...
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Xanax vs Zoloft: The Anxiety Medication Risk Nobody Talks About
Xanax vs Zoloft: Which anxiety medication is safer long-term? Benzodiazepines like Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, and Valium provide fast anxiety relief, but they carry serious risks of dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal. Antidepressants like Zoloft, Lexapro, and Prozac work differently, but are…
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3 Fast-Acting Anxiety Medications: Xanax vs. Hydroxyzine vs. Propranolol
Fast-acting anxiety medications for panic attacks: Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, propranolol, and hydroxyzine (Vistaril). Which anxiety medication works fastest, which is safer for occasional use, and which carries the greatest risk of dependence? In this video, Dr. Air, a quadruple board-certified...
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Why You're Exhausted All Day but Wired at Night: 5 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System
Nighttime anxiety, racing thoughts, and an overactive nervous system can leave you exhausted all day but wide awake at night. If you struggle with anxiety before bed, a racing heart, or waking up at 3 AM, this video explains why and how to calm your nervous system naturally. I'm Dr. Air, a...
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Best Anxiety Treatments Ranked by a Psychiatrist
What if the fastest anxiety treatment isn't the best treatment for long-term recovery? In my latest video, I rank the most common anxiety treatments, including Lexapro, Zoloft, Xanax, CBT, mindfulness, sleep, and exercise, based on what the research actually shows. One of the biggest surprises?…
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Are Your Supplements Safe? 5 Things You Need to Know
What if the supplements you're taking for anxiety, sleep, or stress don't actually contain what the label promises? A study published in JAMA found that 88% of the melatonin gummies tested were inaccurately labeled. And that's just one of five surprising things I explain in my latest video.…
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Xanax, Ativan & Klonopin Withdrawal: Why Stopping Suddenly Is Dangerous
The same medication used to stop seizures can actually trigger one if you stop taking it too quickly. That's one of the most important things you need to know about Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, and other benzodiazepines. In my latest video, I explain what these medications do to your brain, why...
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5 Best Supplements for Anxiety, Ranked by a Psychiatrist
Are you spending money on anxiety supplements that aren't actually helping? Magnesium, ashwagandha, fish oil, and L-theanine are everywhere, but the science behind them might surprise you. I ranked the 5 best supplements for anxiety based on clinical research, not marketing claims. One has been...
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Your Tests Are Normal. So Why Are You Still Anxious?
Anxiety, chest tightness, racing heart, insomnia, brain fog, and constant worrying can happen even when your medical tests come back normal. But normal labs do not always explain why you feel anxious. In this video, Dr. Air explains anxiety from a whole-body, integrative psychiatry perspective…
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Clonidine for Anxiety: How It Works, Side Effects, and the Hidden Danger of Stopping
CLONIDINE FOR ANXIETY: THE HIDDEN DANGER NOBODY TALKS ABOUT Clonidine (Catapres) can calm a racing heart, reduce physical anxiety symptoms, and help some people sleep. But this commonly prescribed medication has a hidden risk that many people don't know about. Suddenly stopping clonidine can...
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Did Your Doctor Test For The Root Causes Of Your Anxiety?
Anxiety with normal blood tests can leave you wondering if your symptoms are “all in your head.” But chest tightness, racing thoughts, heart pounding, insomnia, fatigue, and nighttime anxiety can be very real even when routine labs and cardiac testing come back normal. In this video, Dr. Air...
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5 Anxiety Medications: Which Ones Are Actually Addictive?
Are anxiety medications addictive? Can you become dependent on Xanax, Zoloft, Buspar, hydroxyzine, or propranolol? In this video, I break down five common anxiety medications and explain the critical difference between addiction, physical dependence, tolerance, and medication withdrawal. Many...
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Are You Addicted, Dependent, or Just Adjusting? Anxiety Medication Withdrawal Explained
Antidepressant withdrawal, antidepressant dependence, and antidepressant addiction are NOT the same thing. If you’ve ever experienced brain zaps, dizziness, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, or other symptoms after missing Effexor (venlafaxine), Paxil (paroxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro...
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Which Anxiety Medication Actually Works? SSRIs vs Benzos vs Everything Else
Which anxiety medication actually works? SSRIs vs benzos vs everything else, explained in plain English by a psychiatrist. Some anxiety medications work slowly, some work fast, and some become risky if used the wrong way. In this video, quadruple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Air breaks down…
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How Psychiatrists Treat Anxiety Now
How to treat anxiety now: the complete, updated roadmap from a psychiatrist. Treatment has changed. In this video, quadruple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Air explains what psychiatrists recommend now, from gut health, inflammation, and mitochondria to CBT, vagus nerve work, wearables, newer...
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Before You Take Zoloft: What a Psychiatrist Wants You to Know
Before you take Zoloft (sertraline) for anxiety, watch this. Zoloft is one of the most prescribed antidepressants in the US, yet many people still struggle with anxiety years after starting it. In this video, quadruple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Air explains how Zoloft works, the side…
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The 5 Supplements I Actually Recommend for Anxiety as a Psychiatrist
The 5 best supplements for anxiety, from a psychiatrist. Which supplements really help with anxiety, and which are a waste of money? In this video, quadruple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Air breaks down 5 natural supplements with real clinical evidence for anxiety and stress: ashwagandha,...
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Lavender vs XANAX for Anxiety: What The Science Says
Lavender vs Xanax for anxiety: what does the science really say? Clinical trials have tested an oral lavender extract called Silexan against a prescription benzodiazepine and an SSRI for generalized anxiety disorder. In this video, quadruple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Air explains how...
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Lexapro for Anxiety: What I Tell My Patients Before They Start
Lexapro for anxiety: what to expect, the timeline, side effects, and how to come off it safely. Lexapro (escitalopram) is one of the most commonly prescribed SSRIs for anxiety, yet many people stop it within the first month. In this video, quadruple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Air explains…
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5 Hidden Medical Causes of Anxiety That Most People Miss
5 hidden medical causes of anxiety that most people miss, plus a bonus cause that may be sitting in your medicine cabinet. If you've been on anxiety medication for months or years and still feel wired, on edge, and exhausted, an underlying medical condition could be driving your symptoms. In this...
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These Anxiety Symptoms Are Real, Not in Your Head
Physical anxiety symptoms are real, not in your head. Stomach problems, exhaustion with a racing mind, feeling detached from yourself, dizziness, and chest tightness can all come from anxiety and a dysregulated nervous system. In this video, quadruple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Air explains…
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7 Weird Signs Your Nervous System Is Repairing Itself
7 weird signs your nervous system is repairing itself, even when healing from anxiety feels like getting worse. If you've been doing the work and suddenly feel more emotional, exhausted, or anxious, it may not be failure. In this video, quadruple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Air explains the...
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Xanax vs Klonopin vs Ativan vs Valium The Truth About How They Work
Xanax vs Klonopin vs Ativan vs Valium: which benzodiazepine is right for anxiety, and why does one leave you shaky by 2 PM while another stays in your body for days? In this video, quadruple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Air explains how benzodiazepines really work, the key differences between...
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Zoloft vs Lexapro vs Prozac vs Paxil: Which SSRI Is Right for You?
Zoloft vs Lexapro vs Prozac vs Paxil: which SSRI is best for anxiety? These four common anxiety medications all increase serotonin signaling, but they can feel very different when it comes to side effects, withdrawal symptoms, weight gain, sexual side effects, drug interactions, and how long they...
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Why You’re Exhausted All Day but Wired at Night: 5 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System
An overactive nervous system can leave you exhausted all day but wired at night. Racing thoughts, nighttime anxiety, chest tightness, trouble sleeping, and waking up anxious may all feel worse when your body struggles to shift from stress mode into rest mode. In this video, I explain 5 practical...
About this show
Anxiety is not just a brain chemistry problem. Quadruple Board-Certified Psychiatrist Dr. Air explains the hidden drivers of anxiety, from hormones, sleep, and chronic stress to blood sugar, inflammation, and gut health. If you're in midlife and your anxiety has changed, gotten worse, or never fully gone away, this show is for you. Learn practical, science-based ways to calm your nervous system, understand all your treatment options, and feel like yourself again. Not anti-medication, just a smarter, whole-body approach. For educational purposes only, not medical advice.
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Efosa Airuehia