Anxiety
It is a general term used to describe a range of disorders. Caused by stress, this disorder is a normal human reaction under many circumstances. Almost everyone experiences it at various times in life due to stressful situations such as work obligations, an impending exam, getting married, breaking up, money troubles, or simply walking through a dangerous part of town. It can even be a useful reaction at times, as feeling stress allows you to get things done when you need to.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
An anxiety disorder, however, is characterized by excessive, prolonged worry or dread over a real or imagined event that affects someone’s daily living in a negative way. A person with anxiety may not be able to control such feelings even if they realize they are excessive and irrational. Anxiety disorders typically last at least six months. They can get worse if they go untreated, so it’s important to seek help as soon as possible.
GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER : Common symptoms
- Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge.
- Being easily fatigued.
- Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank.
- Irritability.
- Muscle tension.
- Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless, unsatisfying sleep)
Often Anxiety Will Show Itself in Physical Symptoms
Symptoms include increased heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, shaking, or dizziness. It can also cause headaches, abdominal pain, muscle tightness, dry mouth, frequent need to urinate, loose stools, and problems swallowing. Everyone reacts to stress in different ways, so the symptoms of an anxiety disorder vary between individuals.
Treatment for Anxiety
Anxiety Can be Treated With Medication, Psychotherapy, or a Combination of the two.Medications do not cure an anxiety disorder but can help control the symptoms while you undergo psychotherapy. Many types of medications are used to treat the symptoms of anxiety, including anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants, and beta-blockers.
Other Forms of Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias