Anxiety

What is anxiety?

You’ve probably heard about anxiety many times, but what does it mean to experience it? Anxiety is a common mental health problem that refers to being in a persistent state of worry or displaying excessive amounts of fear. Everyone worries about things now and again, but to suffer from anxiety means that worrying has a debilitating impact on your daily life.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in the world, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) suggesting that 1 in 13 people globally suffer from an anxiety disorder. So if you’re dealing with one, know that you’re not alone. Anxiety is more prevalent in women and young people, which could be for several reasons. While women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety than men, 7.2% of 5-19-year-olds experience an anxiety condition.

Symptoms of anxiety

Physical symptoms-

• Feeling light-headed or dizzy

• Sweating or feeling hot

• Increased heart rate

• Panic attacks

• Gastrointestinal problems

• Rapid breathing or hyperventilation

• Nausea or painful stomach

• Aches and pains in your body

• Feeling weak and tired

• Insomnia

Mental symptoms

• Feeling nervous, irritable, or tense

• Low mood and depression

• Experiencing a sense of impending danger or fearing the worst

• Constantly worrying about things

• Needing reassurance from other people

• Feeling like everyone is watching you

• Derealisation: a form of disassociation where you feel like the world isn’t real or you’re not connected to it

• Depersonalization: a form of disassociation where you don’t feel connected to yourself as if you’re watching yourself from an outside perspective

What are the main types of anxiety?

-Generalized anxiety disorder

-Social Anxiety

-Panic Disorder

-Phobias

How to cope with anxiety-

1. Keep physically active- Develop a routine so that you're physically active most days of the week. Exercise is a powerful stress reducer. It can improve your mood and help you stay healthy. Start out slowly, and gradually increase the amount and intensity of your activities.

2. Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs- These substances can cause or worsen anxiety.

3. Quit smoking, and cut back or quit drinking caffeinated beverages- Nicotine and caffeine can worsen anxiety.

4. Use stress management and relaxation techniques-

Visualization techniques, meditation, and n and yoga are examples of relaxation techniques that can ease anxiety.

5. Socialize- Don't let worries isolate you from loved ones or activities.

6. Make sleep a priority- Do what you can to make sure you're getting enough sleep to feel rested. If you aren't sleeping well, talk with your health care provider.

7. Eating healthy, balanced meals- The food we eat can have a huge impact on our emotional wellbeing, as it is literally fuel for our bodies. Try a nutrition course to learn about how you can use food to improve your mental health.

8. Breathing and mindfulness exercises- There are plenty of techniques you can use to calm yourself down, and we have several mindfulness courses that will teach you some of the best methods.

9 . Using self-care strategies-Some of our favorites include running a bath, lighting candles, listening to calming music, and meditating.

What are some anxiety treatment options?

There are several great treatment options for anxiety, and many people receive treatment for it every day. The same thing won’t work for everyone, and often, people need a mixture of different treatments to tackle the symptoms effectively. The main two types of anxiety treatment are therapy and medication, and we’ll go through your options below. Keep in mind, that these examples are not exhaustive.

-Therapy for anxiety

-Medications for anxiety

-Gurnoor Kaur-

Hey, beautiful people all around people!!!!! This blog is for my readers who have anxiety. Hope this blog helps you with getting knowledge about anxiety and coping methods. Remember you are not the only one others also go through it.