Anxiety: Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Introduction

Anxiety Is a psychological mental disorder, affected people’s symptoms are, emotions, stress, worry, rapid heartbeat, tension, etc. It is common in every person at some point of time, but it does not go away last 6 months it will consider that person is suffering with anxiety disorder. According to recent survey’s anxiety common more in women than in men.

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Overview

Anxiety disorder is divided into different types based on the condition and symptoms.

Types of Anxiety disorders

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Excessive worry about daily activities and it will be worse. People experience worries about many things not in specific reason.

Phobias

Excessive fear involves feelings of embarrassment, worry about social situations, specific object.

Panic disorder

Panic attack is a sudden and intense period of fear that can occur at any time, even when there is no danger.

Agoraphobia

Excessive fear, worry and avoidance of situations that might cause a person cannot escape from this situation.

Common Symptoms

Easily fatigued
Feeling nervous
Panic attack
Hypertension
Trembling
Worrying about future
Trouble in sleeping
Gastrointestinal problems
Fear
Muscle tension
Chest pain
Fear of dying

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Treatment

Medications

Antidepressants and sedatives are best for severe symptoms. You should maintain balance in health and brain chemistry to reduce anxiety. Treatments like therapy, meditations, and self-care can help to reduce the chance of symptoms.
For Anxiety disorder need psychologist and medication to reduce the severity of symptoms. Lifestyle changes like avoid smoking and drinking, stress, eat healthy food, sleep habits, physical activity are may change the differences.

Psychological Counseling

If symptoms are worse and its effects on daily activities, should consult Psychologist immediately. Psychologist will evaluate about patient thoughts, emotions, fear, worries, behavior and discuss better understand of anxiety and manage an anxiety disorder. Cognitive therapy is common psychological therapy for anxiety disorder.

Meditation

If psychological therapy does not improve your health, consider practicing meditation instead. Based on the patient’s symptoms, the counselor prescribes different meditation techniques. You should schedule regular appointments with your doctor.

Exercise

Exercise and walking may change your thought and mood. According to studies physical activity and day work busy schedule may decrease the anxiety.

Correct breathing techniques

In Anxiety disorder, fast breathing is main symptom. You should do deep breathing exercise regularly.

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