So what is anxiety?? Read here to find out.
Anxiety is not really a specific mental condition but a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These type of disorders affect the way we behave however chronic anxiety issues can possess us in a way that it takes control of our lives. People often experience a general state of worry or fear before confronting or experiencing something challenging and different such as a test, examination, recital, or interview. These feelings are easily justified and considered normal. This is where they have to develop a courageous feeling in themselves.
Types of Anxiety:
In this case, there are 5 types of causes:
Environmental and external factors, Medical Factors, Substance use, Genetics and Brain Chemistry.
Environmental:
Anxiety is associated with medical factors such as anemia, asthma, infections, and several heart conditions. Some medically-related causes of anxiety include:
Substance use and abuse
It is estimated that about half of patients who utilize mental health services for anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, or social phobia/anxiety are doing so because of alcohol or addicting substances. More generally, anxiety is also know to result from:
Genetics
It has been suggested by some researchers that a family history of anxiety increases the likelihood that a person will develop it. That is, some people may have a genetic predisposition that gives them a greater chance of suffering from anxiety disorders.
Brain chemistry
Research has shown that people with abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain are more likely to suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. When neurotransmitters are not working properly, the brain's internal
communication network breaks down, and the brain may react in an inappropriate way in some situations. This can lead to anxiety. The neurons in the brain are tiny nerve cells that function in order to power the brain to control the nervous system and our movements.
Symptoms
Treatments:
Types of Anxiety:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Phobia
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
In this case, there are 5 types of causes:
Environmental and external factors, Medical Factors, Substance use, Genetics and Brain Chemistry.
Environmental:
- Trauma from events such as abuse, victimization, or the death of a loved one
- Stress in a personal relationship, marriage, friendship, and divorce
- Stress at work
- Stress from school
- Stress about finances and money
- Stress from a natural disaster
- Lack of oxygen in high altitude areas
Anxiety is associated with medical factors such as anemia, asthma, infections, and several heart conditions. Some medically-related causes of anxiety include:
- Stress from a serious medical illness
- Side effects of medication
- Symptoms of a medical illness
- Lack of oxygen from emphysema, or pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung)
Substance use and abuse
It is estimated that about half of patients who utilize mental health services for anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, or social phobia/anxiety are doing so because of alcohol or addicting substances. More generally, anxiety is also know to result from:
- Intoxication from an illicit drug, such as cocaine or amphetamines
- Withdrawal from an illicit drug, such as heroin etc.
Genetics
It has been suggested by some researchers that a family history of anxiety increases the likelihood that a person will develop it. That is, some people may have a genetic predisposition that gives them a greater chance of suffering from anxiety disorders.
Brain chemistry
Research has shown that people with abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain are more likely to suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. When neurotransmitters are not working properly, the brain's internal
communication network breaks down, and the brain may react in an inappropriate way in some situations. This can lead to anxiety. The neurons in the brain are tiny nerve cells that function in order to power the brain to control the nervous system and our movements.
Symptoms
- Trembling
- Churning stomach
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Backache
- Heart rate (increase)
- Numbness or "pins and needles" in arms, hands or legs
- Sweating/flushing
- Restlessness
- Easily tired
- Trouble concentrating
- Irritability
- Muscle tension
- Frequent urination
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Being easily startled
Treatments:
- Self Help
- Exercise
- Long Warm Bath
- Accepting consequences
- Rest
- Speak to a supportive person
- Take some medications
- Practice yoga and do meditation
- Be Confident