What is anxiety exactly?
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I suffer from anxiety, according to my doctor.  I usually get irritable, angry, my blood pressure and pulse rate start to rise, and a lot of times, especially if I am driving, I am yelling so loud that I believe most people can hear me, even with the windows closed.  If I am really mad, I get red in the face and I start getting dizzy because I have gotten myself so worked up.  I am now on some medication to control anxiety and some herbs to help combat stress.  \n\nYou may have the beginning symptoms of anxiety, which could be caused by severe stress, like in my case.  I have never been itchy, but different people experience some different reactions.
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It is usually triggered by a stressful situation and or trauma.  I have General Anxiety Disorder and let me tell you it certainly is not fun!   It takes a very long to control, it really never goes away you just learn to understand it deal with and let it pass.  It is by chemicals in your body; I don't think that anyone really understands the causes of anxiety disorders.   \n\n\nP.S.  Did you know that the human is the only species capable of putting intself in a state of panic!
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Anxiety is difficult to explain since it is a normal response to a life threatening  situation like fear.  It si charecterised  by an apprehensive  overconcern aften extending to panic and frequently associated with somatic symptoms. There are two parts one played  by the environment and the other played by the personality.  What may be a trivial for one peerson may be overwhelming  to another who is vulnerable  in a certain way.  Depression is a dysphoric mood.  There will be lack of interest or enthusiasm, and there will be fatiguability. Crying spell may be present.  Will be despondent and irritable.  Pereson may be sad, and hopeless.   There will be other Psychological  and biological symptoms.
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they will not think you are week. anxiety is a problems that usually comes from from being overly stressed, many medications help control this so you dont get the panic attacks and so you feel more relaxed again and you wont worry so much. you should just tell them you are really stressed out and are having anxiety or (panic attacks) and would like to talk to a doc about it. take care and see the doc
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That depends on what is causing it.  If something in your life is causing it, you need to address the cause, a therapist can help with this.  If its caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, therapy can also help along with medications.  Either cause is not fun that's for sure, I have been living with an anxiety disorder for 30 yrs.  I have have used both therapy and medications. The medications have worked best for me.  Make an appointment with your doctor there are also some diseases that can cause anxiety such as a thyroid problem.  Once a physical cause has been ruled out then your doctor will know how to treat you or if you may need to see a therapis or psychiatrist.  In the mean time try relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises and meditation.  Stay away from anything that contains caffeine and sugar.  Good luck
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Phobias are just that: phobias.  They can cause fear and anxiety, but they don't necessarily come true.\n\nMS can be a crippling disease, but you are not a disease; you simply HAVE a disease.  You are a person of worth regardless of any physical shortcomings you may have.  You still have your mind and your spirit.  They cannot be imprisoned no matter what happens to your body.
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Hi There\n\nThis explains it well.\n\nAnxiety\n\nSymptoms\nAnxiety is an emotion that may feature excessive worry, sleep disturbances, shakiness, ritualistic behavior, fear of being alone or in public places, impatience, easy distraction, and great apprehension concerning the welfare of loved ones. Associated physical symptoms include racing pulse, heart palpitations, shortness or rapidity of breath, sweating, dry mouth, numbness and tingling of the hands and feet or cold/clammy hands, lightheadedness or dizziness, fatigue, trembling, indigestion, and diarrhea. \n\nCause\nAnxiety disorders occur in people of all ages, but appear to be more common among women. The occurrence of an anxiety or panic attack is often unpredictable, but it may be associated with certain situations such as driving a car. The exact cause is complex, involving constitutional factors, emotional stress, biochemical imbalances, and environmental triggers. In women, hormone imbalances can cause anxiety. Therefore, hormone assessment is essential. Amino and fatty acid imbalances can also play an important role in triggering anxiety attacks. \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nDiet: Assess your diet to reduce excessive consumption of stressor foods such as refined sugars, honey, maple syrup, or cow`s milk products. Consume vegetable soups, broths, and a wide variety of green and yellow vegetables. Add more complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, beans, seeds, and nuts. \n\nFlower Essences: Flower essences can prove very helpful in managing and helping to eliminate anxiety. Use Aspen for apprehension, foreboding, and fear of unknown origin while Mimulus is for fear of known things, shyness, and timidity. Red chestnut is used for excessive anxiety and over caring for others. Rescue Remedy® (combination formula) is for general stress from anxiety, and Rock Rose is helpful for coping with terror and panic from known fear. \n\nHerbs: Panax ginseng has a tonic effect on the adrenal glands, improving blood flow to the brain and reducing the stress associated with mental/emotional issues. Valerian root, an herbal tranquilizer and muscle relaxant, is another good agent for calming the nervous system. It helps balance mood swings and is not habit forming. Valerian-hops combination formulas are good daytime sedatives because they don`t interfere with reflex actions. Passionflower is another mild sedative that helps reduce anxiety, high blood pressure, nervous tension, and muscle tension, and encourages deep, restful sleep. St. John's wort, a highly popular remedy for depression, has proven effective for anxiety and mood swings as well. \n\nHomeopathy: Aconite, Actaea rac., Drosera, Calc carb., and Sulfur are all useful homeopathic remedies for dealing with anxiety. \n\nHypnotherapy: Self-hypnosis helps to impart to the mind imagery designed to bring about deep levels of relaxation. \n\nMeditation: Develops the mind`s ability to stop anxiety at its source. \n\nNutritional Supplementation: The following supplements have all been shown to help reduce feelings of anxiety by calming the nervous system: calcium, magnesium, vitamin B complex, 5-HTP, pantothenic acid, and adrenal and kidney glandulars. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), an amino acid, can also affect mood by increasing levels of the brain neurotransmitter serotonin (a mood regulator). \n\nAlternative Professional Care \nIf your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of anxiety: Acupressure, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork (especially Massage Therapy), Environmental Medicine, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine (for a self-care approach, we recommend the book The Mood Cure by Julia Ross), Qigong, Traditio
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Panic Disorders are repeated episodes of intense fear that strike often and without warning. Physical symptoms include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, abdominal distress, feelings of unreality, and fear of dying. \nGeneralized Anxiety Disorders are constant, exaggerated worrisome thoughts and tension about everyday routine life events and activities, lasting at least six months. Almost always anticipating the worst even though there is little reason to expect it; accompanied by physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache, or nausea. \n\nYes you can have symptoms even when you aren't aware of feeling stressed.  For more info go to the National Institute for Mental Health website at nimhinfo@nih.gov.  And see your doctor.  There are simple treatments  to take and lifestyle changes you can make to prevent them from recurring.
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Anxiety and panic tend to stick with you because you fear them. This is being stuck in an anxiety cycle. You are convinced that SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH YOU and you are constantly searching for the THING. But usually there is nothing wrong except you are just currently sensitized from some stress and your body has tried to "save" you from your fear thus your body's reaction. You can read more about this at www.panicend.com  it's totally free advice cause it's my site.
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Anxiety is the second most common problem psychiatrists deal with; drug addiction is no. 1. Anxiety is frequently not that difficult to successfully treat; I suggest you see a Psychiatrist.
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Well in the Bible it says " do not be anxious of anything" I dont remember maybe in the Gospels. I have anxiety attacks but it does not mean I am a bad Christian. I help my attacks by taking medicine.
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Excessive Worry is a psychological problem.  It will age you, it will make you depressed, ill, but not only will it affect you but everyone that's around you on a daily basis.\n\nHere is an insert from this website I found on worry.\n\nGeneral anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about everyday things. The frequency, intensity, and duration of the worry are disproportionate to the actual source of worry, and such worry often interferes with daily functioning. \n\nGAD sufferers often worry excessively over things such as their job, their finances, or the health of themselves and their family. However, GAD sufferers can also worry over more minor matters such as deadlines for appointments, keeping the house clean, and whether or not their workspace is properly organized.\n\n\nWHAT IS NORMAL WORRY:\n\nAnxiety, depression, worry and fear can be very normal. You become anxious when threatened or when you think about being threatened. The heart beats fast, there is a need to overbreathe, you get the cold sweats and shakes. These are all normal changes that will help your body function best if you have to run or fight. But in this modern world we are threatened and get anxious in places where physical activity does not help. Thus the body changes are identified not as helpful but as harmful and unnatural. But being a little anxious is good. It sharpens up judgement and skill and you will cope better. Being psyched up is a good thing if you have a difficult challenge ahead. \n\nIf you become anxious over and over in the same situation then you will learn to fear that situation and try to avoid it and others like it. If you know that you will have to deal with the situation sometime in the future you will worry about it, using the worry to think of a way of solving the problem. If all goes badly and you lose something you value or love then you will get depressed, which can be helpful in giving you time to recover from the loss. So being anxious, fearful, worried or depressed is a useful part of a normal life.\n\nSmall amounts of these feelings can be helpful and actually improve your ability to cope. Persistent or severe anxiety, fear, worry or depression feels awful, and can reduce your ability to cope with your difficulties. And not coping can make things a lot worse. There are simple ways of controlling the levels of these feelings. They can be used together.\n\nhttp://www.helphelpmerhonda.ca/winning.html\n\nhttp://www.stressrelease.com/checklist.html\n\nhttp://www.lexapro.com/english/understanding_anxiety/default.aspx??PlacementGUID=705E5263-B702-45F3-AFD1-60B6DC09A62B\n\nThe lexapro site is a good one take a look at it.\n\nIf you are suffering from this, then you need to seek help. Good Luck.
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You may have a more serious anxiety problem. Speak to your doctor about it.
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anxiety of life, it happens if you are feeling a lot of emotions or feeling a lot of stress
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Statistics And Facts About Anxiety Disorders \nAnxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. with 19.1 million (13.3%) of the adult U.S. population (ages 18-54) affected. \nAccording to "The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders," a study commissioned by the ADAA and based on data gathered by the association and published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, anxiety disorders cost the U.S. more than $42 billion a year, almost one third of the $148 billion total mental health bill for the U.S. \nMore than $22.84 billion of those costs are associated with the repeated use of healthcare services, as those with anxiety disorders seek relief for symptoms that mimic physical illnesses. \nPeople with an anxiety disorder are three-to-five times more likely to go to the doctor and six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than non-sufferers. \n\nNUMBERS AND PERCENTAGES REFER TO ADULT U.S. POPULATION AFFECTED.\nGeneralized Anxiety Disorder: 4 million, 2.8%.\n\n\nWomen are twice as likely to be afflicted than men. \nVery likely to be comorbid with other disorders.
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Technically there's no such thing as a "nervous breakdown" however, that's a term that has been used for many, many years. Usually it's used to describe an episode of depression or an anxiety episode.
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and recurring panic attacks, also called anxiety attacks. Panic attacks are episodes of intense terror or fear which strike suddenly and without warning. It is important to note that if you have experienced a panic attack, this does not necessarily mean that you have or will develop panic disorder. Many people have experienced singular attacks without recurrence, and do not have panic disorder.\n\nref: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/panic_disorder_anxiety_attack_symptom_treatment.htm