In today’s time, anxiety is something that has become a part of all our lives in one way or another. We all struggle and suffer from anxiety, which is normal. However, anxiety disorder is a bit different.
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress it’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come the first day of school going to a job interview or giving a speech may cause most people to feel frightened or nervous but if your feelings of anxiety are extreme lasts for longer than six months and are interfering with your life you may have anxiety
Disorder ordinary anxiety is the feeling that comes and goes but does not interfere with your everyday life in the case of an anxiety disorder the feeling of fear may be with you all the time it is intense and sometimes debilitating anxiety disorders are the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone at any age but according to american
Psychiatric association women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder a study shows that from puberty to the age of 50 women are twice as likely as men to develop an anxiety disorder if left untreated anxiety disorders will only get worse these shocking facts are enough to tell you that you need to know about anxiety its types
Symptoms etc so that you can seek professional help when needed because everyone deserves to lead a happy life so we are discussing anxiety disorders in women in today’s video let’s get started different types of anxiety anxiety is a key part of several different disorders these include panic disorder experiencing recurring panic attacks at unexpected times
Phobia excessive fear of a specific object situation or activity social anxiety disorder extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations obsessive-compulsive disorder recurring irrational thoughts that lead you to perform specific repeated behaviors post-traumatic stress disorder anxiety following a traumatic event what causes anxiety disorder
Researchers are not sure of the exact cause of anxiety but it’s likely a combination of factors play a role in it these include genetics and environmental factors as well as brain chemistry in addition researchers believe that the areas of the brain responsible for controlling fear may be impacted current research of anxiety is taking a deeper look at the
Parts of the brain that are involved with anxiety symptoms of anxiety disorder your anxiety symptoms might be completely different from someone else’s that’s why it’s important to know all the ways it can present itself here are some common symptoms of anxiety increased heart rate rapid breathing restlessness trouble concentrating difficulty falling asleep
Anxiety feels different depending on the person experiencing it feelings can range from butterflies in your stomach to a racing heart you might feel out of control like there’s a disconnect between your mind and body other ways people experience anxiety include nightmares panic attacks and painful thoughts or memories that you can’t control you may have a
General feeling of fear and worry or you may fear a specific place or event how is anxiety disorder diagnosed your doctor will use a variety of methods to diagnose anxiety disorders if you have any first you need to remember that there is no specific test for anxiety that will give you a concrete result a single test can’t diagnose this disorder instead an
Anxiety diagnosis requires a lengthy process of physical examinations mental health evaluations and psychological questionnaires some doctors may conduct a physical exam including blood or urine tests to rule out underlying medical conditions that could contribute to the symptoms you’re experiencing several anxiety tests and scales are used to help your doctor
Assess the level of anxiety you’re experiencing you should be very frank with your doctor to help him make an accurate diagnosis many things can contribute to or be affected by anxiety including certain ailments medications hormones alcohol consumption caffeine consumption so if you have any underlying illness or if you suffer from alcoholism or if you’re a
Chronic smoker you need to tell your doctor about it treatment for anxiety disorder once you have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder you can explore treatment options with your doctor treatment for anxiety falls into two categories psychotherapy and medication for some people medical treatment isn’t necessary lifestyle changes may be enough for them to
Cope up with their symptoms in moderate or severe cases however treatment can help you overcome the symptoms and lead to a more manageable day-to-day life meeting with a therapist or a psychologist can help you learn tools to use and strategies to cope up with anxiety when it occurs medications that are typically used to treat anxiety include antidepressants
And sedatives they work to balance brain chemistry prevent episodes of anxiety and ward off the most severe symptoms of the disorder natural remedies to cope up with anxiety disorder there are some activities which you have to perform on your own if you want to get rid of anxiety disorder if you feel like medication is not for you try some home remedies that
Have been proven to be great stress busters lifestyle changes can be an effective way to relieve some of the stress and anxiety you may have been experiencing every day these include getting enough sleep meditating staying active and exercising eating a healthy diet staying active and working out avoiding alcohol avoiding caffeine quitting smoking cigarettes
Remember your mental strength is the only thing that can ultimately help you win your battles against anxiety disorder family support is also essential during this time we hope you found useful information in this video and if you liked it please share it with your friends thank you and have a great day remember you’re not alone that’s all from us today we
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Confirmed Ways To Reduce Anxiety Issues In Women | The Voice Of Woman By The Voice Of Woman
