Anxiety is considered a normal emotion which agreed, is very common but for a fact it is a major mental health issue. The causes and also the outcomes of anxiety can be really traumatizing for a lot of people and can heavily affect their emotions and their life.

WHAT IS ANXIETY??

Everybody feels restless occasionally. For example, you might feel stress when confronted with an issue at the work, prior to stepping through an exam, or prior to settling on a significant choice. Infrequent uneasiness is OK. In any case, anxiety disorders are different. They’re a gathering of psychological maladjustments that cause consistent and overpowering uneasiness and dread. The unnecessary tension can cause you to keep away from work, school, family parties, and other social circumstances that could set off or demolish your manifestations.

The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” It is essentially a trigger statement, an undesirable scenario, restlessness, pressure, some sort of existential crisis, or simply bad ideas rushing through our minds that can cause us to become extremely nervous and apprehensive.

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Anxiety disorders are a category of mental illness. It’s difficult to get through the day when you’re anxious. Nervousness, terror and panic are common symptoms, as are sweating and a racing heart. Medication and the cognitive behavioral therapy are only two options for treatment. An anxiety disorder is more serious than the occasional anxiousness and panic you may experience. Anxiety disorders occur when  s tress makes it difficult for you to function,  something provokes your emotions, you frequently overreact or you have little control over how you react to things.

Who is at the risk of developing an anxiety disorder?

A blend of hereditary and ecological variables can raise an individual’s gamble for creating uneasiness issues. You might be at higher gamble assuming that you have or had:

• Certain character attributes, like bashfulness or social hindrance – feeling awkward with, and keeping away from, new individuals, circumstances or conditions.
• Upsetting or horrendous mishaps in youth or adulthood.
• Family background of nervousness or other psychological well-being conditions.
• Certain states of being, including thyroid issues and heart arrhythmias (strange heart rhythms).
• Nervousness issues happen all the more frequently in ladies. Specialists Specialists are still trying to figure out why this happens. It might come from ladies’ chemicals, particularly those that vacillate over time. The chemical testosterone might assume a part, as well – men have more, and it might ease nervousness. It’s additionally conceivable that ladies are more averse to look for treatment, so the tension declines.

VARIOUS TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): You may experience intense and unreasonable concern and tension if you have GAD, even if nothing triggers these sensations. You might be obsessed with a range of difficulties on most days, such as your health, work, school, and relationships. It may appear that your worry is increasing as you move from one circumstance to the next. Restlessness, difficulties concentrating, and sleeping issues are among physical signs of GAD.
2. Panic Disorder: You get strong, sudden panic attacks if you have a panic condition. Compared to other types of anxiety disorders, these attacks are characterized by stronger, more intense sensations. Terror sensations can arise quickly and unexpectedly, or they might be triggered by a trigger, such as confronting a scenario you fear. Panic attacks are similar to heart attacks in appearance. If you think you’re having a heart attack, go to the emergency hospital right away. It’s preferable to be safe around and have your health checked by a medical professional.
3. Social Anxiety Disorder: This disorder was previously referred to as social phobia by medical professionals. You may have excessive anxiety and self-consciousness in everyday social interactions. You may be concerned that others will judge you, or that you will disgrace yourself or expose yourself to ridicule. People who suffer from social anxiety disorder may completely avoid social events. Its more likely with people who are extremely introvert.
4. Agoraphobia: If you suffer from agoraphobia, you may be terrified of being overwhelmed or unable to seek assistance. You frequently have a fear of two or more of these situations:

• Spaces that are enclosed.
• Gatherings or lines.
• There are many open spaces.
• Locations outside of your home.
• Public transportation is available.

5. Separation Anxiety Disorder: This syndrome is especially common in children and teenagers who are afraid of being separated from their parents or their loved ones. Separation anxiety disorder causes children to worry that their parents will be hurt or will not return as promised. It occurs frequently among preschoolers. Separation anxiety disorder can affect older children and adults who have had a traumatic incident.

PANIC ATTACK VS ANXIETY ATTACK

• * Panic attack is quick and rapid. It can be very strong and scary without any signs of warning. On the other hand Anxiety attack can be a result of suppress feelings that gradually increases the intensity of our emotions and highten them.
• *There isn’t usually a trigger situation that an be identified when it comes to a panic attack while you often know that what is causing anxiety or it generally has a specific trigger or some situation which makes clear the reason of your anxiousness.
• * Panic attacks can be really strong, disruptive or of a high intensity. The physical symptoms can be quite intense too. An anxiety attack is also disruptive but it is mild and has a low intensity if compared. It can still affect a person’s brain and mental health on large.
• *Symptoms of panic attack: Excessive sweating, feeling dizzy, heart palpations, chills, abdominal pain, fear of loosing control, fear of dying, being on the edge, shaking or faint out of fear.
• *Symptoms of anxiety attack: Muscle tension, frustration, disturbance in the sleep schedule, shortness of breadth, mind blocking, irritation, being angry.

It happens a lot of times that we feel we are anxious (mental health) but we just try to hold it together because we are too afraid to have our guard down or talk about the issues we face. We simply try to help out others and help them resolve their problems in the hope of learning something ourselves through the process of healing them. Self love plays a major role in self growth and can help us heal yourselves in the best way possible.

We should just keep in mind that we are beautiful individuals and we have to be the best perfect-imperfect version of ourselves and stay happy. Start by learning something new, try to find joy in small courses throughout the day, explore and learn about yourself, honor and respect the person you are in order to get the respect back. Don’t just wait for someone to help you, not denying that you should not ask for help when you need it, but help yourself because at the end of the day its you who you have got. Just embrace the life you have got and focus on the person you want to be!

Anxiety is considered a normal emotion which agreed, is very common but for a fact it is a major mental health issue.

Also, for a fact I know that people don’t realize and acknowledge the amount of guts and energy. it takes to talk about your mental health and face your issues head on but I get it. And if you have faced your issues by yourself and trying to grow and heal. I’M PROUD OF YOU!!! If you passed a day full of challenges, overcame an anxious moment today and came out at the other end strong., I understand you, I get you and I am so proud of you and you should be proud of yourself too!!

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