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Anxiety is a normal emotion. It’s your brain’s way of reacting to stress and alerting you of danger ahead. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure, contracting of muscles, body shaking etc.
Anxiety Disorder
Everyone feels anxious now and then. For example, you may worry when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision.
Occasional anxiety is OK. But anxiety disorders are different. They’re a group of mental illnesses that cause constant and overwhelming anxiety and fear. Excessive anxiety can make you avoid work, school, family get-togethers, and other social situations that might trigger or worsen your symptoms.
Some symptoms of anxiety are Possible causes include:
Restlessness, and a feeling of being “on edge”
Uncontrollable feelings of worry
Increased irritability
Concentration difficulties
Sleep difficulties, such as problems in falling or staying asleep.
Environmental stressors, such as difficulties at work, relationship problems, or family issues.
Genetics, as people who have family members with an anxiety disorder, are more likely to experience one themselves.
Medical factors, such as the symptoms of a different disease, the effects of a medication, or the stress of an intensive surgery or prolonged recovery.
Treatments Preventions
CBT
Stress management
Relaxation techniques
Exercise
Meditation
Maintain a healthy diet.
Reduce intake of Caffeine, tea, cola, and chocolate.
Before using over-the-counter (OTC) or herbal remedies, check with a doctor or pharmacist for any chemicals that may make anxiety symptoms worse.
Maintain a healthy diet.
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