Common Anxiety Symptoms And How To Deal With Them
Most of us have worried about something at some point in our lives, but in most cases that worry comes to and end after the event or situation is over. Unfortunately there are some people who deal with these worries all the time - their anxiety symptoms don't go away after the event or situation that triggered them.
What Causes Anxiety?
Symptoms of anxiety can be a result of both physical and psychological causes. When your brain perceives some sort of danger or threat, you normally feel this anxiety. People suffering from anxiety disorders can have these feelings anytime, however - there doesn't necessarily have to be an imminent threat.
When your brain sees a threat, your body steps in with a series of reactions. You heart, lungs and other parts of your body work faster and product adrenaline and stress hormones to cope with the threat.
Common physical symptoms of this reaction include:
- nausea
- dry mouth
- tightness in the chest
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- rapid heartbeat
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
In addition to these physical reactions, there are also a number of common psychological ones:
- insomnia
- anger
- lack of concentration
- irritability
- feelings of lack of control
On top of these symptoms, emotional problems can contribute to the anxiety. People suffering from anxiety disorder symptoms often have a constant sense of unease, even when there is no rational explanation. Other things like situations at work or in your family life can also contribute to anxiety.
These emotional triggers can lead to further problems, creating a vicious cycle that is difficult to stop.
Identifying An Anxiety Disorder
If these symptoms are experienced on an ongoing basis, especially if there is no obvious reason for them, a doctor should be consulted. They can determine whether it is in fact a Panic Disorder or if it is a more temporary problem.
If these symptoms are left unchecked, they can have a negative effect on your everyday life, with anxiety attacks happening for no apparent reason. This can interefere with day to day activities and affect your family, work and social lives.
If necessary, a doctor will determine the proper anxiety treatment plan which may include therapy, medication or a combination of the two.
