Anxiety Symptons Are Common

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Anxiety is a type of mental state that is the result of combination of negative emotions such as fear, apprehension and worry. The people suffering from it have physical reactions like palpitations, chest pain, breathlessness, nausea etc. However contrary to popular thinking a normal amount of anxiety is very important for the survival of any organism.

When anxiety crosses the normal limit and hinders normal functioning of a person it results in a mental state termed as anxiety disorder. There are a variety of anxiety disorders. The common ones are social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder, separation anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. These disorders have different symptoms and characteristics, however generally anxiety has the symptoms mentioned below.

Cognitive Symptoms: Increase in blood pressure, increased heart beating, palpitations (irregular heart beat), sweating, increase in blood flow in the body, immune and digestive functioning is inhibited, irritated bowel movement, head aches, tingling, chest pain, rubbery legs, etc.

Somatic Symptoms: Paling of skin, sweating, trembling, dilation of eye pupils, dizziness, twitching of facial muscles, stuttering etc.

Emotional Symptoms: An expectation of threat, dread, panic, nausea and chills, irritation, insomnia, isolation, feeling overly self conscious, strong desire to escape, jumpiness, feeling that you will die etc.

Behavioral: These are voluntary and involuntary reactions such as screaming, running, jumping etc to escape or avoid the source or perceived source of anxiety. Symptoms differ according to the disorder.

Social Anxiety: It is a type of extreme shyness where the person avoids social situations causing disruption in social and professional relationships.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A person suffering from this feels continuous apprehension to vague and diffused threats. The physical symptoms like fatigue, sleepiness, stomach upsets etc are usual.

Phobia: It involves extreme and unrealistic fear of an object, activity, situations (example, spider, swimming or confined spaces). The person tries to avert the fear by any measure.

Panic Disorder: It has the symptoms of repeated and sudden panic attacks.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Its symptoms include unwanted thoughts and behavior like frequently washing hands, thinking of accidents to near ones etc. Separation Anxiety: The fear of separation from parents, siblings, spouse and children etc.

If you are suffering from any of the symptoms above, you should consult a doctor. Also a variety of treatment/therapies/techniques are available to cure anxiety like medicines, cognitive behavioral therapy, proper diet, exercise, laughter therapy, yoga, breathing techniques, relaxation methods etc. Many experts believe the fundamental cause behind anxiety is boredom and the search for a meaningful purpose in life.
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Getting To Know Anxiety

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Have you ever been in a situation, where you felt uneasy because of something you think you may have forgotten to do, such as switching off an appliance at home, or perhaps a feeling that you annoyed someone whom you wanted to get along with really well. If you have experienced such feelings and worse on a regular basis, then you most probably are a victim of anxiety attacks.

All of us, to some extent, have experienced anxiety and at different levels. There are some things you may know about anxiety, and some things that you may not be familiar with. So in order to be prepared for your next encounter with a feeling of anxiety, you need to get to know what anxiety is before it escalates into a panic attack.

Anxiety is simply the feeling of discomfort, uneasiness and or fear of what may eventually happen resulting from a perceived, imagined, or a real threatening condition. On the extreme end panic attacks can occur due to heightened feelings of anxiety.

There are two main categories of symptoms during an anxiety/panic attack and these are physical and emotional symptoms. Physical symptoms include difficulty in breathing, shaking , sensations of heat, rapid heartbeat and fatigue. Whereas emotional symptoms deal with excessive worrying, depression, fear, irritability and lack of focus.

Now you may be thinking, that anxiety is only caused in situations where you are faced with an impeding threat and have no other option but to face it. In reality, this is not true as anxiety can occur in unthreatening conditions too . For example, imagine that you have been chosen to speak in front of a large audience and the reason you were picked amongst your other hundred colleagues is because you are regarded as the best. In such an encounter, you will feel proud that you were picked from a hundred other people but at the same time the thought of having to speak in front of a large crowd can trigger anxiety. In such cases you get a mixed feeling of both positive and negative anxiety.

In spite of the negative impression we have for anxiety, it is not dangerous in any way what so ever. If you thought that anxiety is dangerous and will threaten your health then you need to think again, because all this is merely a false perception of anxiety. Feeling a little shaky and or having a feeling of ?butterflies in the stomach? is pretty normal.

Panic attacks however, are far more dangerous and should be a concern to your health. Panic can sometimes result in dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing due to a tight chest and in extreme scenarios a victim can feel faintish where they may or may not, end up unconscious. The major problem with panic attacks is that most victims think they are going through a stroke and this further aggravates the current condition. So the best way to differentiate anxiety from any serious illness is to consult a medical expert on a regular basis.

So all in all you must understand that the feeling of anxiety is not bad in any way, in fact it?s more of a defensive inherent feeling which protects us from possible danger by engaging a response within us in fight or flight situations. So it?s not the ?bad guy,? you just have to learn how to control it.

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Anger and Stress: Can Confronting A Mean-Spirited Person Reduce Your Anxiety?

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One of the major points I make in an "anxiety self-help" ebook I just released is that if you are nice to others, it will come back to you in incredibly positive ways! And conversely, if you are mean to someone, remember...as they say..."Be careful of what you think or say to others. It will come back to you three fold."

I must elaborate on this...

Listen, when someone is not very nice to you, it doesn't feel particularly good. Doesn't it just make ya want to say all sorts of horrible things to that person??!! Getting angry and wanting to spout off to that particular individual is a natural response...so, don't worry.

Here's the thing...remember how outrageously awful it feels to have someone criticize, belittle, devalue, or undermine you. Now, hold that thought for a moment...

This is the difficult part:

...I ask that you walk in that "mean" person's shoes for a moment...think about how low their self-esteem must be, for them to have to say such nasty things to you...try to feel their depressive state. Think about how injured their ego must be...how sad and insecure they must feel inside. The key is to to make a sincere effort to empathize (i.e. walk in their shoes) with that person. Try...as difficult as it may be...to feel what they may be feeling.

Next...Let go of these thoughts...release any thinking of this person's experience.

Now...Whether you are alone in the room or seeing a counselor, bring thoughts into your mind of how horrible YOU felt when they said these distasteful and uncalled-for things to you. Feel your own pain...let yourself experience feeling angry...cry...emote...or punch a pillow if you must! Write your feelings down if ya have to! Personally, I'm a big fan of writing down one's feelings in a journal. (Note: Sometimes anger can really overwhelm someone. If you feel more comfortable thinking about and expressing feelings of anger with a counselor present, then by all means, do so!)

Next...think...take a huge breath, come into your rational state of mind...get out of your "reactionary" mode and into a more "proactive" mode. Consider the appropriate words you might like to say to that person without being totally cruel, relentless, and stooping to his or her level.

Then, wait until the next day (usually it helps to wait a day or two) in order to be refreshed, think logically, and feel calmer. Remember...you were A LOT more anxious at the moment that person verbally tore you apart, than you are when you are relaxed and refreshed the next day. That's why it's important that you take the time to sleep it off, get relaxed, and feel calmer.

Next, take a pen to paper and write down what you'd like to say to that person...how you'd like to express yourself. Perhaps you'd like to tell that that person how much he or she hurt you. It may take awhile to come up with the words. But you must determine a way to say what you need to say to that person, in a firm but non-abusive manner.

Now...here's the weird part...

Did you know that expressing your feelings in a cruel, unbridled, uncensored, reactionary way actually GIVES you MORE anxiety!???

Yep! It does! And so that is why I emphasize "thinking things out" before you speak or write to that person..."rationalizing" and using logic while in a calm state of mind, when expressing your retort to that not-so-nice individual!

You see...even though you are saying something distasteful to that individual, you are stating it in a way that won't make you MORE anxious/stressed...you are being the responsible, character-filled, "bigger" adult in this scenario...and that means a lot!

Conclusion...

So...bottom line...when you find yourself in a confrontative situation where someone is mistreating you or is even downright verbally or mentally abusive toward you, take a step back, breath in, become logical, say what you have to say, but take the high road!

You'll find that your conscience will be clear...and that you are the better person! And most importantly, that your anxiety-level is significantly decreased.

Alexandra Mannock, MA, CAGS is a former psychotherapist who offers an amazing FREE "cure anxiety" 5-Day Mini-Course. Anxiety and "Anger" often accompany one another, so if you want to know more "anxiety" or "stress"... and if you want to find out the secrets to curing your anxiety, you can access Alex's free mini-course at this site: http://www.anxietyzapper.com

How to Get Rid of Panic and Anxiety through Self-help

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In our lives, we all want peace and happiness. We hope for a happy and pleasant environment around us all the time. However, to have all this we must be living in an ultimate world. However, we all know that our world is not ideal and tensions, panicky situations and anxieties arise every now and then.

However, we should not be afraid of them and whenever these situations arise we must be armed to deal with them in the most efficient manner possible. For this, we must first be able to examine our emotions and accept them as they are. Understanding the emotions can help you to learn to control the emotions without allowing the devastating feelings and emotions take control. As the last step, we must try to transform all such negative emotions like anxiety and panic into encouraging ones. Anxiety has often been connected with worry and both are understood as the same emotion. Nevertheless, this is not true because although both are forms of fear but anxiety is related more to time and resources constraints whereas worry is a result of an anxiety that something we plan will not work out well.

Anxiety occurs because sometimes we need to complete a tight-string project and we fall in a rush. The project is of greatest importance and because of shortage of time or any other contributing factor you will not be able to terminate it to perfection or on time.

Often worry also results from the same reasons. Nevertheless, the major difference here that we must recognize is that it may not just be a result of lack of resources but may be also due to some problem with your child or spouse or any other personal issue. Worries are a result of our personal attachments with certain beings or things.

Since childhood, all these feelings are absorbed by our mind. We see the way people react to certain situations and emulate them. While some people behave in appositive manner to situations other don't. Whichever affects us more determines how we behave to those situations.

To throw away all these anxieties and worries one must follow a proper system and diet. In helping you to reduce anxiety and panic situations, the below mentioned points will go a long way.

1. Regular exercises like an early morning walk, jog, or aerobics. 2. Try yoga. It helps in getting better your blood flow and reduces hyperventilation. 3. Whenever a panic situation arises, try to concentrate with deep breathing. 4. Try meditation as a solution searching method. 5. Follow a healthy low fat and high vitamin diet.

Following the aforementioned routine and steps will help you in freeing yourself from negative thoughts and emotions and creating a positive atmosphere around you. Try these positive countermeasures to anxiety whenever it strikes.

1. We must accept that whatever is happening to us has no purpose to harm us. We must give whatever we do, our best shot but it is useless to worry about the results. Once you have given it, your best shot there is no reason why you should fail, so why panic. 2. We must have self-belief in ourselves. We must tell ourselves that nothing is impossible unto us and that we can face all the problems of life without giving up on them. 3. We should never think low about ourselves. Like everyone else, we are all humans and have equal rights to life. We should never worry about what others think about us because at the end of the day you are your best judge. 4. You must be reminiscent yourself at all times that life is meant for being lived every moment and not for worrying every moment what the next will bring about.

Summary:

Understanding the emotions can help you to learn to control the emotions without allowing the devastating feelings and emotions take control. To throw away all these anxieties and worries one must follow a proper system and diet. Here are some points that will help you reduce anxiety and panic situations.

Nishanth Reddy is an author and publisher of popular Self Help Blog. For more information on anxiety, panic and how to get rid of anxiety & panic situations visit:http://www.selfhelpzone.com/category/anxiety-panic/

When A Relative Struggles With Fear And Anxiety

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You have a relative that struggles with fear and anxiety. What can you do? The first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional who can lead them in the right direction and give them the help they need. In addition, here are some other techniques you can use to help your relative cope.

Learn as much as you can in managing anxiety and depression. There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety. Share this information with the person who is struggling. Education is the key in finding the answers your looking for in managing your fears.

In every anxiety-related situation you experience, begin to learn what works, what does not work, and what you need to improve on in managing your fears and anxieties. For instance, you have a lot of anxiety and you decide to take a walk to help you feel better. The next time you feel anxious you can remind yourself that you got through it the last time by taking a walk. This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety the next time around.

Be understanding and patient with the person struggling with their fears. Dealing with depression and anxiety can be difficult for the person so do not add more problems than what is already there.

Another thing to remember is that things change and events do not stay the same. For instance, you may feel overwhelmed today with your anxiety and feel that this is how you will feel the rest of the week or month. This is not correct. No one can predict the future with one hundred percent accuracy. Even if the thing that you feared does happen there are circumstances and factors that you cannot predict which can be used to your advantage. You never know when the help and answers you are looking for will come to you.

Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, you are afraid that if you do not get that job promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you, however your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds of jobs available and just because you do not get this job promotion does not mean that you will never get one. In addition, people change jobs all the time, and you always have that option of going elsewhere if you are unhappy at your present location. Changing your thinking can help you manage your fears.

When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, seek help from a professional. The key is to be patient, take it slow, and not to give up. In time, you will be able to find those resources that will help you with your problems.

Stan Popovich is the author of, A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear, an easy to read book that presents a overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com

Four Immediately Applicable Tips to Avoid Panic and Anxiety

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There are moments in a person's life that just leads him to feel overpowered by an uncontrollable fear of something that hinders him to do what he is supposed to do. He is then led to worry too much, lose focus and concentration, and leave him immobile for a certain instance.

These moments are things that cause panic (uncontrolled fear) and anxiety (over-worrying).

These moments cannot be totally removed from the human way of living, but there sure are ways on how to avoid experiencing panic and anxiety in these situations by following some lifestyle changes.

Here are some tips to follow to avoid panic and anxiety attacks.

1. See a doctor for anti-depressants or anti-anxiety Prescription drugs.

Medicines are proven effective in preventing anxiety and panic attacks by calming the nervous system. Unnecessary worrying or fear is minimized this way.

However, some medicines have side effects too, so it is best to consult with a doctor first to find out what is best for you.

2. Know more about panic and anxiety.

The best way to fight anxiety and panic is to know more about it. There are a lot of references available online. Here are some of the things that you need to know.

- What is anxiety and panic? What are the symptoms?

Most people try to deny what they are going through because of wrong notions about panic and anxiety. But the more you know about the attacks, the easier it is for you to get past the denial stage. And the more you accept things as they are, the easier it will be to address them properly.

- What are the remedies?

With these facts, you will be more informed when you consult with a doctor. You will also understand more about what the doctor will be telling you. In that way, it will be easier for you to know the pros and cons of the remedies.

3. Seek help.

Some people prefer to keep these problems to themselves, thus making the situation more complicated.

You may be able to push yourself through the anxiety and panic attacks a day at a time. But if you are seeking for a long-term solution, you need to ask for help.

Here are some of the persons that can help you overcome panic and stress attack.

- A Doctor - Support Groups - A close friend - A guidance councilor

4. You must cope with stress by changing your lifestyle.

Some lifestyle modifications must be made to avoid panic and anxiety attacks:

- Find ways to relax

You must adopt physical and mental activities to release tension. You can try doing yoga, pilates, regular exercises, muscle contractions, and simple deep breathing.

- Get ample sleep

Sleeping is the best and easiest way to prevent build-up of tension.

- Avoid alcohol and caffeine

These things will just make things worse. Instead of relaxing, or giving focus, they will just add up to the tension build-up.

- Control and confront

You cannot live your whole life running away from things that give you fear or worry. In the process of learning how to control your worry and confronting the issues, you must equip yourself with a stronger personality that will overcome panic and anxiety attacks.

These things will help you cope up with anxiety and panic attacks. Follow the tips and start looking at things positively; and surely, panic and anxiety threats will be part of history.

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