Anxiety can effect us in many ways, some people can have subtle forms of anxiety that they can deal with on a day-to-day basis, these are general fears such as a fear of spiders or getting embarrassed from time to time, which is normal in everyday life. These types of anxieties go unnoticed. At the other end of the spectrum you can have anxiety of panic attacks attacks, they can still be from the same reasons above however the reaction is a lot more extreme. There's also everything in between, like being anxious in social situations, like parties or going shopping, going red, chest pains, muscle tension, constant worrying.
First off, do you have a fear for social situations? If you feel an unexplained feeling of terror whenever you're confronted with the idea of having to talk to someone to ask for directions for example, then you're probably suffering from some degree of social anxiety disorder.Another way that you'll be able to tell if you have a social anxiety disorder is by checking if you have a fear of people gathering in a social event. It can be a small party or a big event, if you feel like your heart's racing just from thinking about it, you might have a problem in your hands. You might even get nightmares or have difficulty sleeping as you get closer to the date. If you find yourself avoiding all social events completely, then you definitely have a problem.
Last but not the least, you fear the idea of being embarrassed or criticized. Sure no one wants to be put in such a situation, but if you're the type who breaks into a cold sweat or get a panic attack just by the thought, you might be going through some things that you shouldn't consider as normal anymore.The best way to treat these social anxiety disorder symptoms is through therapy sessions with your psychiatrist. Try to retrace your steps to when the panic attacks first started happening so that your therapist can zero in on the exact circumstances that lead you to develop irrational fears. If you have any underlying medical conditions that you're currently treating with drugs, don't forget to tell your doctor about it. This way, it will be much easier for him or her to help you find the solution to your problem.
Sufferers also describe anxious sensations in their body when they are thinking or experiencing social situations. They may find that they get sweaty and clammy. They may feel their heart beating quickly or thumping. Their breathing may increase, and they may feel light headed and faint. They may suffer from a dry mouth and stammer or stutter.All these social anxiety disorder symptoms have been experienced by everyone to some degree at one point in their lives. In certain situations it is totally normal - there are not many people who would not exhibit some of symptoms if they were to stand up and speak to one thousand people for example. However, when these symptoms are triggered in everyday life, then it can be a significant problem.
People who are unfortunate enough to suffer from social anxiety to a significant degree can find that their lives can be held back in terms of love and relationships, at work, with friends, at play, and even with their families. When these symptoms start to be triggered by everyday things such as meeting a stranger, starting a conversation, entering a new place or even holding eye contact with someone, then it can be a major problem. Fortunately, there are techniques available to help sufferers break free from this and live an anxiety free life.Stress and anxiety is very normal in everyone's life, but would you be able to recognise if you had any generalized anxiety disorder symptoms?
If panic attacks occur due to no particular reason or event and happens frequently then you ought to seek help. An anxiety disorder is a mental illness where a patient suffers from repeated panic attacks. A person becomes an unfortunate victim constant anxiety and starts to worry about having further attacks. People suffering from this condition may experience a range of psychological and physical symptoms. A release of adrenaline, the stress hormone, occurs when a person experience a panic attack. Anxiety disorder symptoms vary from person to person and depend on a number of factors.
Persistent worry that interferes in your normal day to day life. This is one of the most common symptoms of GAD.If you worry about a wide variety of things in life like money, kids, work, food, travel and everything else for an abnormally longer period of time, you may be suffering from GAD. If your anxiety is uncontrollable in spite of the anxiety reduction techniques you try, it can be a symptom of GAD.Other generalized anxiety disorder symptoms can be classified into three categories. They are physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms.
What are the physical symptoms of GAD?Tightened, strained and tense muscles are one of the physical symptoms. When your muscles are stressed, you may feel persistent muscular pain.The next physical symptom is fatigue. If you have GAD, you feel exhausted and tired almost always.Insomnia - Most of the people who suffer from GAD have sleeping problems. They have difficulty in falling asleep and in staying asleep. Lack of sleep aggravates the anxiety problem.Stomach problems like nausea, abdominal pain and cramps and digestive problems are symptoms of anxiety.Light-headedness and headaches are common physical symptoms of GAD.Other physical symptoms include frequent urination, hot flashes, sweating, trembling, and trouble in swallowing and increase in the heartbeat.What are the behavioural symptoms of GAD?Difficulty in concentrating is the first and foremost behavioural symptom.
Another serious issue is that these people find it difficult to sleep at night. Sleep disturbance and unsatisfying sleep patterns are two definite symptoms that you can also relate to anxiety disorder. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand the importance of having a satisfying nights sleep. This is another reason why you will find anxiety disorder sufferers fatigued with low levels of energy.If you see these symptoms in a friend or family member, you should never rule out the possibility that they are suffering from anxiety disorder.
Lack of self-confidence and looking upon others to get approval for everything that they do.Thinking constantly about something that makes you anxious in spite of trying to avoid thinking about it.Feeling that all your worries are out of your control and that you can do nothing about them.Feeling uncertain about the future.As you can see, generalized anxiety disorder symptoms vary a great deal and often confused with other conditions. This is why correct medical attention is sought and you do not try to self-diagnose.There are various therapies, medications and techniques to treat generalized anxiety disorder. If you notice a few symptoms mentioned above, then you should seek medical help before the condition worsens. Early diagnosis and early treatment is essential to get rid of GAD.
First off, do you have a fear for social situations? If you feel an unexplained feeling of terror whenever you're confronted with the idea of having to talk to someone to ask for directions for example, then you're probably suffering from some degree of social anxiety disorder.Another way that you'll be able to tell if you have a social anxiety disorder is by checking if you have a fear of people gathering in a social event. It can be a small party or a big event, if you feel like your heart's racing just from thinking about it, you might have a problem in your hands. You might even get nightmares or have difficulty sleeping as you get closer to the date. If you find yourself avoiding all social events completely, then you definitely have a problem.
Last but not the least, you fear the idea of being embarrassed or criticized. Sure no one wants to be put in such a situation, but if you're the type who breaks into a cold sweat or get a panic attack just by the thought, you might be going through some things that you shouldn't consider as normal anymore.The best way to treat these social anxiety disorder symptoms is through therapy sessions with your psychiatrist. Try to retrace your steps to when the panic attacks first started happening so that your therapist can zero in on the exact circumstances that lead you to develop irrational fears. If you have any underlying medical conditions that you're currently treating with drugs, don't forget to tell your doctor about it. This way, it will be much easier for him or her to help you find the solution to your problem.
Sufferers also describe anxious sensations in their body when they are thinking or experiencing social situations. They may find that they get sweaty and clammy. They may feel their heart beating quickly or thumping. Their breathing may increase, and they may feel light headed and faint. They may suffer from a dry mouth and stammer or stutter.All these social anxiety disorder symptoms have been experienced by everyone to some degree at one point in their lives. In certain situations it is totally normal - there are not many people who would not exhibit some of symptoms if they were to stand up and speak to one thousand people for example. However, when these symptoms are triggered in everyday life, then it can be a significant problem.
People who are unfortunate enough to suffer from social anxiety to a significant degree can find that their lives can be held back in terms of love and relationships, at work, with friends, at play, and even with their families. When these symptoms start to be triggered by everyday things such as meeting a stranger, starting a conversation, entering a new place or even holding eye contact with someone, then it can be a major problem. Fortunately, there are techniques available to help sufferers break free from this and live an anxiety free life.Stress and anxiety is very normal in everyone's life, but would you be able to recognise if you had any generalized anxiety disorder symptoms?
If panic attacks occur due to no particular reason or event and happens frequently then you ought to seek help. An anxiety disorder is a mental illness where a patient suffers from repeated panic attacks. A person becomes an unfortunate victim constant anxiety and starts to worry about having further attacks. People suffering from this condition may experience a range of psychological and physical symptoms. A release of adrenaline, the stress hormone, occurs when a person experience a panic attack. Anxiety disorder symptoms vary from person to person and depend on a number of factors.
Persistent worry that interferes in your normal day to day life. This is one of the most common symptoms of GAD.If you worry about a wide variety of things in life like money, kids, work, food, travel and everything else for an abnormally longer period of time, you may be suffering from GAD. If your anxiety is uncontrollable in spite of the anxiety reduction techniques you try, it can be a symptom of GAD.Other generalized anxiety disorder symptoms can be classified into three categories. They are physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms.
What are the physical symptoms of GAD?Tightened, strained and tense muscles are one of the physical symptoms. When your muscles are stressed, you may feel persistent muscular pain.The next physical symptom is fatigue. If you have GAD, you feel exhausted and tired almost always.Insomnia - Most of the people who suffer from GAD have sleeping problems. They have difficulty in falling asleep and in staying asleep. Lack of sleep aggravates the anxiety problem.Stomach problems like nausea, abdominal pain and cramps and digestive problems are symptoms of anxiety.Light-headedness and headaches are common physical symptoms of GAD.Other physical symptoms include frequent urination, hot flashes, sweating, trembling, and trouble in swallowing and increase in the heartbeat.What are the behavioural symptoms of GAD?Difficulty in concentrating is the first and foremost behavioural symptom.
Another serious issue is that these people find it difficult to sleep at night. Sleep disturbance and unsatisfying sleep patterns are two definite symptoms that you can also relate to anxiety disorder. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand the importance of having a satisfying nights sleep. This is another reason why you will find anxiety disorder sufferers fatigued with low levels of energy.If you see these symptoms in a friend or family member, you should never rule out the possibility that they are suffering from anxiety disorder.
Lack of self-confidence and looking upon others to get approval for everything that they do.Thinking constantly about something that makes you anxious in spite of trying to avoid thinking about it.Feeling that all your worries are out of your control and that you can do nothing about them.Feeling uncertain about the future.As you can see, generalized anxiety disorder symptoms vary a great deal and often confused with other conditions. This is why correct medical attention is sought and you do not try to self-diagnose.There are various therapies, medications and techniques to treat generalized anxiety disorder. If you notice a few symptoms mentioned above, then you should seek medical help before the condition worsens. Early diagnosis and early treatment is essential to get rid of GAD.
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