Anxiety

 Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview.business problem,its all about worried for your life.

People with anxiety disorders usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns. They may avoid certain situations out of worry. They may also have physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, dizziness, or a rapid heartbeat.

Anxiety Symptoms 

Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:

Feeling nervous, restless or tense

Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom

Having an increased heart rate

Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)

Sweating

Trembling

Feeling weak or tired

Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry

Having trouble sleeping

Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems

Having difficulty controlling worry

Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety

When to see a doctor

If you're concerned about your feelings of anxiety, that's reason enough to talk with your doctor — there's no need to wait. You don't need to have all of the anxiety symptoms to speak up about them, and you shouldn't wait until they worsen, or you develop new ones.

Your worries may not go away on their own, and they may get worse over time if you don't seek help. See your doctor or a mental health provider before your anxiety gets worse. It's easier to treat if you get help early.

Types of anxiety

Types of Anxiety Disorders

There are several types of anxiety disorders:

Generalized anxiety disorder. 

You feel excessive, unrealistic worry and tension with little or no reason.

Panic disorder. 

You feel sudden, intense fear that brings on a panic attack. During a panic attack you may break out in a sweat, have chest pain, and have a pounding heartbeat (palpitations). Sometimes you may feel like you’re choking or having a heart attack.

Social anxiety disorder. 

Also called social phobia, this is when you feel overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. You obsessively worry about others judging you or being embarrassed or ridiculed.

Specific phobias. 

You feel intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as heights or flying. The fear goes beyond what’s appropriate and may cause you to avoid ordinary situations.

Agoraphobia.

You have an intense fear of being in a place where it seems hard to escape or get help if an emergency occurs. For example, you may panic or feel anxious when on an airplane, public transportation, or standing in line with a crowd.  

Separation anxiety.

 Little kids aren’t the only ones who feel scared or anxious when a loved one leaves. Anyone can get separation anxiety disorder. If you do, you’ll feel very anxious or fearful when a person you’re close with leaves your sight. You’ll always worry that something bad may happen to your loved one. 

Selective mutism.

 This is a type of social anxiety in which young kids who talk normally with their family don’t speak in public, like at school.

Medication-induced anxiety disorder. 

Use of certain medications or illegal drugs, or withdrawal from certain drugs, can trigger some symptoms of anxiety disorder.                       

Treatments for anxiety

If you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, the NHS may offer you self-help methods, talking therapies or medication.

Self-help for anxiety

There are lots of self-help methods, often based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT helps you to rethink negative thoughts and behaviours.

1.  Non-facilitated self-help – This involves using information provided by the NHS to help yourself

2.  Guided self-help – A trained professional will take you through the information

3.  Psycho-educational groups – In a group, you’ll learn about your symptoms and how to manage them.

Applied relaxation

In applied relaxation, a trained therapist will teach you how to  relax your body in a new way. For example, learning how to relax your muscles so that you can fall asleep easier.

Depending on the anxiety that you have, you will usually get 12–15 weekly sessions each lasting 1 hour. But you can also receive more or less depending on what yoanxiety

Medications for anxiety

You may be offered medication to help manage your anxiety. Some common medications for anxiety are:

1.  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) – SSRI’s are antidepressants used to help treat anxiety. Sertraline is the most common SSRI suggested for anxiety, but there are other SSRIs available

2.  Benzodiazepines – Doctors should only prescribe benzodiazepines if your anxiety is extreme or if you are in crisis. This is because they are addictive and become less effective if used long-term

3.  Beta-blockers – These can help with the physical signs of anxiety. They can help to lower a fast heartbeat, shaking or blushing.