So you think you might have an anxiety disorder? But which one? How can you figure it out? Well, the easiest way is to go by your main symptoms. Let's see if we can sort them out.Panic Attacks.One of the key differences between anxiety disorders is the presence or absence of panic attacks. If you have panic attacks, then the most likely disorders that you may have are either post traumatic stress disorder or a phobia. Some clinicians also consider panic attacks themselves as a separate category.
What are panic attacks? Many people don't even realize when they are having a panic attack because they are so intensely physical. A panic attack is a strong physical and emotional episode in which the sufferer feels a series of symptoms. The most typical physical symptoms are chest pains, racing heart, difficulty breathing, nausea and hot/cold flashes. Often the sufferer will believe they are having a heart attack and rush to the hospital only to find that there is nothing physically wrong with them.
Substance and Medication - Drugs, certain stimulants like caffeine or nicotine, and certain types of medication can also trigger panic attacks.Identifying Anxiety Disorders and Panic Attacks.The intense sudden rush of excessive, uncontrollable and often baseless worry or fear characterizes panic attacks, a big anxiety disorder symptom. Symptoms usually peak within a matter of minutes. Listed below are its common symptoms:
Sweating, Palpitation and accelerated or pounding heart rate.Shortness of breath, tension, trembling/shaking, or sensation of choking.Abdominal distress, nausea, feeling dizzy, unsteady, being lightheaded or close the point of fainting.Surge of overwhelming fear and panic, dread, helplessness, of losing control, of dying or of going crazy.
Symptoms are not always accompanied by panic attacks, however. Consider the following,Do you get intensely nervous at the thought of interacting with people?If you have great difficulty interacting with coworkers or peers, you may have social anxiety disorder. The inability to interact effectively with other people is one of the main symptoms. If you have few friends and have great difficulty just holding down a conversation or going about everyday interactions with people, you may be what you have.
Do you have difficulty letting a loved one out of your sight? Panic anxiety disorder symptoms can be identified by people who are familiar with this disorder or by those who have an attack. Patients who have an attack can describe as a very intense emotional and physical feeling. Many say it is a scary experience because it can simulate most of the signs and symptoms of having a heart attack. The fear of having a heart attack can also make the experience terrifying. Fortunately, there are techniques available today that can help you get your life back.According to various medical professionals, approximately 40 million people have had this experience at least one time in their lives. Which means, the frequency and severity varies from one individual to another?
Psychological Concerns.Many of the results of untreated anxiety and panic attacks cannot only be devastating psychologically; they can be life threatening as well. A person who continually experiences the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as heart palpitations, stomach and digestive ailments or insomnia, can become physically ill as a result. The anxiety sufferer may become homebound out of fear of having a panic attack in front of peers at a job or in public. The person may decide to avoid the things that cause anxiety, such as driving or performing routine life activities like grocery shopping or spending time with friends and family. Worse yet, the anxiety sufferer may stop getting regular medical care for existing health issues they may have out of fear of being labeled as unstable.
Therefore, when a friend or family member sees the person sweating and having shortness of breath, they may describe the attack as a potential heart attack. Some of the other symptoms include rapid heart rate, abdominal cramping, problems swallowing, and dizziness, tightness in the throat area, hot flashes and pain in the chest.Although, these symptoms are strong signs of heart trouble, a physician can distinguish between the two. Once the symptoms appear, they may last for a short-time frame (5 minutes) or for an extended amount of time (one hour).
Anxiety left untreated over time can cause high blood pressure, which can lead to premature heart failure. Anxiety can cause hormonal imbalances in both men and women, which is detrimental to health and well-being. This hormonal imbalance can contribute to thyroid function issues, diabetes, immune deficiencies, and other illnesses that can cause serious consequences. More often than not, people become anxious due to a seemingly small issue, but because they worry so much and can't control the anxiety, the build-up of endorphins causes their body to work overtime. This causes strain on the body as a whole.
Left untreated, anxiety is also a leading cause of obesity. People often eat out of emotional needs and stress. Being tense as a result of having anxiety is one reason that people may overeat and don't get enough exercise. Then the heavier that a person gets, the harder it is to leave the house to exercise, and the worse the anxiety symptoms become. The irony is that exercise has been shown to improve the symptoms of anxiety, and so it's actually beneficial for a person who has anxiety to exercise on a regular basis. Yet, without proper care from a health care professional, many fail to realize they need this regular exercise in order to combat their anxiety.There are ways that the effects of anxiety can be reduced and in many cases eliminated. Living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular medical care, whole foods that are high in vitamins and nutrients, supplementing with natural products, and a good balance of exercise and rest is the best treatment for anyone experiencing anxiety.
What are panic attacks? Many people don't even realize when they are having a panic attack because they are so intensely physical. A panic attack is a strong physical and emotional episode in which the sufferer feels a series of symptoms. The most typical physical symptoms are chest pains, racing heart, difficulty breathing, nausea and hot/cold flashes. Often the sufferer will believe they are having a heart attack and rush to the hospital only to find that there is nothing physically wrong with them.
Substance and Medication - Drugs, certain stimulants like caffeine or nicotine, and certain types of medication can also trigger panic attacks.Identifying Anxiety Disorders and Panic Attacks.The intense sudden rush of excessive, uncontrollable and often baseless worry or fear characterizes panic attacks, a big anxiety disorder symptom. Symptoms usually peak within a matter of minutes. Listed below are its common symptoms:
Sweating, Palpitation and accelerated or pounding heart rate.Shortness of breath, tension, trembling/shaking, or sensation of choking.Abdominal distress, nausea, feeling dizzy, unsteady, being lightheaded or close the point of fainting.Surge of overwhelming fear and panic, dread, helplessness, of losing control, of dying or of going crazy.
Symptoms are not always accompanied by panic attacks, however. Consider the following,Do you get intensely nervous at the thought of interacting with people?If you have great difficulty interacting with coworkers or peers, you may have social anxiety disorder. The inability to interact effectively with other people is one of the main symptoms. If you have few friends and have great difficulty just holding down a conversation or going about everyday interactions with people, you may be what you have.
Do you have difficulty letting a loved one out of your sight? Panic anxiety disorder symptoms can be identified by people who are familiar with this disorder or by those who have an attack. Patients who have an attack can describe as a very intense emotional and physical feeling. Many say it is a scary experience because it can simulate most of the signs and symptoms of having a heart attack. The fear of having a heart attack can also make the experience terrifying. Fortunately, there are techniques available today that can help you get your life back.According to various medical professionals, approximately 40 million people have had this experience at least one time in their lives. Which means, the frequency and severity varies from one individual to another?
Psychological Concerns.Many of the results of untreated anxiety and panic attacks cannot only be devastating psychologically; they can be life threatening as well. A person who continually experiences the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as heart palpitations, stomach and digestive ailments or insomnia, can become physically ill as a result. The anxiety sufferer may become homebound out of fear of having a panic attack in front of peers at a job or in public. The person may decide to avoid the things that cause anxiety, such as driving or performing routine life activities like grocery shopping or spending time with friends and family. Worse yet, the anxiety sufferer may stop getting regular medical care for existing health issues they may have out of fear of being labeled as unstable.
Therefore, when a friend or family member sees the person sweating and having shortness of breath, they may describe the attack as a potential heart attack. Some of the other symptoms include rapid heart rate, abdominal cramping, problems swallowing, and dizziness, tightness in the throat area, hot flashes and pain in the chest.Although, these symptoms are strong signs of heart trouble, a physician can distinguish between the two. Once the symptoms appear, they may last for a short-time frame (5 minutes) or for an extended amount of time (one hour).
Anxiety left untreated over time can cause high blood pressure, which can lead to premature heart failure. Anxiety can cause hormonal imbalances in both men and women, which is detrimental to health and well-being. This hormonal imbalance can contribute to thyroid function issues, diabetes, immune deficiencies, and other illnesses that can cause serious consequences. More often than not, people become anxious due to a seemingly small issue, but because they worry so much and can't control the anxiety, the build-up of endorphins causes their body to work overtime. This causes strain on the body as a whole.
Left untreated, anxiety is also a leading cause of obesity. People often eat out of emotional needs and stress. Being tense as a result of having anxiety is one reason that people may overeat and don't get enough exercise. Then the heavier that a person gets, the harder it is to leave the house to exercise, and the worse the anxiety symptoms become. The irony is that exercise has been shown to improve the symptoms of anxiety, and so it's actually beneficial for a person who has anxiety to exercise on a regular basis. Yet, without proper care from a health care professional, many fail to realize they need this regular exercise in order to combat their anxiety.There are ways that the effects of anxiety can be reduced and in many cases eliminated. Living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular medical care, whole foods that are high in vitamins and nutrients, supplementing with natural products, and a good balance of exercise and rest is the best treatment for anyone experiencing anxiety.
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