Having Anxiety Is More Common Than You Think..
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Anxiety disorders are very common around the world, and in the US alone almost 20% of the adult population is affected by a form of this mental illness. There are different types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety and specific phobias. In general, women are affected by anxiety disorders more often than men.
Anxiety can develop from a chemical or hormonal imbalance in the brain, genetics and environmental factors, such as built-up stress, a learned pattern of behaviors and unresolved issues.
Physical symptoms and manifestations of anxiety include rapid heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, insomnia, tension and irritation. The good news is that while anxiety is widespread, sometimes very serious and can impact the quality of one’s life, it is treatable.
Individuals affected by anxiety have many treatment options at their disposal. The most common form of treatment is of course to use anti anxiety medicines and antidepressants as medication which can also be used together with other forms of treatment. These medications are prescribed by the doctors and can be used in short and long term cases depending on the situation.
Therapies, organized by therapist/counselors, are used quite successfully in treating anxiety disorders. These therapies include cognitive therapy, which involves changing of negative thought patterns, behavior therapy which helps to control undesired behavior and other forms such as cognitive behavior therapy and relaxation/calming techniques which includes massage, breathing and aromatherapy amongst other forms.
There are also natural remedies for treating anxiety disorders and anxiety symptoms. Natural remedies include eating right to maintain blood sugar levels and exercising, as well as taking dietary supplements, such as a vitamin B complex.
Anxiety disorders can be treated-or at the very least, its symptoms managed-so that you can exert control over the anxiety instead of anxiety having control over you.
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