Dangerous or stressful situations may trigger an anxious response for most people on a day to day basis. This could be considered a normal and helpful way to deal with such situations. The anxious response should generally subside quickly and should see the person return to a reasonable and calm state of mind. In contrast, if a person suffers from an anxiety disorder, they experience these heightened anxious feelings on a constant basis. These troubling feelings disrupt daily life and prevent the affected person from coping generally. The unhelpful core beliefs and maladaptive coping strategies which underpin these responses may well have developed over many years, quite possibly from childhood. As a result, the person suffering with an anxiety disorder may experience a range of very unpleasant symptoms including; difficulty breathing, headaches, sleep disturbance, inability to concentrate, fear of dreadful events or even death, sweating, dizziness, trembling, vomiting, and nausea. These symptoms can also be made worse by some blood pressure medicines, caffeine, and drugs of abuse. Heart or thyroid problems may also increase the severity of anxiety. The anxiety may be generalised, where by the affected person worries constantly about their relationships, work matters, health, money, harmful situations for their loved ones or themselves. Anxiety disorders may be of a more specific nature such as phobias, panic disorders or obsessive and compulsive disorders.
Thankfully, help is readily available for people suffering from these conditions. Doctors, psychologists, counsellors and social workers are all able to provide help to manage these disorders. Finding the underlying causes and either learning to avoid or control them can be done with the assistance of these experts. Your treating doctor may also prescribe medicines to aid in your recovery process. Gradual exposure to the identified triggering source may also be undertaken with the treating psychologist. A lot of people suffering from anxiety disorders may also suffer with depression, in which case, the treating doctor and psychologist will offer a treatment plan for the depression, to coincide with the treatment of anxiety.
Caring for yourself will also form a very important part of your overall treatment plan for these conditions. Regular gentle exercise, a well balanced & healthy diet, use of relaxation techniques and the exploration and control of the identified triggers for your anxiety, will also aid in the recovery process. But please remember, your doctor and other related health care professionals are most vital to successfully managing and recovering from these conditions. So please make sure that you speak with your doctor about your condition right away. Best wishes for your recovery.
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