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What is Anxiety ?
Anxiety is a psychological, physiological & behavioral state that may be exhibited in people due to an actual or perceived threat to well- being or several. Anxiety is your body’s response to anticipate danger. It is typically associated with worry or fear and is often accompanied by cognitive issues such as difficulty concentrating and physical symptoms like nausea, shaking and muscle tenseness.
Some Anxiety disorders include: –
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety (or social phobia),specific phobias
Separation Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Post Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (a type of trauma & stress-related disorder) etc.
Risk factor and complication:
Anxiety symptoms can change and worsen over time if left untreated. Due to fear of symptoms or anxiety attacks, you may start avoiding situation that were previously meaningful or brought you joy. This can also lead to social isolation. People who have on anxiety disorder also may develop depression, substance-abuse disorder, and digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Depression :-Anxiety can cause mental health illness like depression because a long term improvement in daily living and takes performance become stressful for anyone.
- Trauma
- Substance abuse
- Insomnia
- Digestive problem
- Chronic pain
- Headaches
- Social isolation
- Poor quality of life
- Inability to function at school or work
- Suicide
How can we resolve this problem?
Psychotherapy :- Talk therapy ‘or psychological counselling involves working with a therapist to reduce symptoms of anxiety .Most mental health professionals recommend cogitative behavioural therapy (BT).
Medications :- Anti-depressants & anti- anxiety medication are effective drug treatment. Medications treatment will also depend on other mental or physical health issue you may be experiencing.
Keeping physically active :- A routine that allows you to be physically active must days of the week can do wonders with controlling anxiety.
Avoiding alcohol and recreational drugs :- Substances that worsen anxiety symptoms should be avoided all together.
Cutting back or quit smoking & drinking caffeinated beverages :- Stimulants like nicotine & caffeine can worsen symptoms of anxiety.
Practicing relaxation & stress management :- Mediation & Visualisation techniques are great relaxation exercises you can use to ease your anxiety .
Getting plenty of rest :- You should always get enough amount of sleep because feeling rested help you function and alleviate other emotions which trigger your anxiety.
Watching your diet :- Healthy eating and a diet rich in vegetables ,fruits ,whole grains and fish have been linked in reducing anxiety .
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