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What is What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal part of life. It can even be useful when it alerts us to danger. But for some people, anxiety is a
persistent problem that interferes with daily activities such as work, school or sleep. This type of anxiety can disrupt
relationships and enjoyment of life, and over time it can lead to health concerns and other problems.
In some cases, anxiety is a diagnosable mental health condition that requires treatment. Generalized anxiety disorder,
for example, is characterized by persistent worry about major or minor concerns. Other anxiety disorders — such as
panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — have more
specific triggers and symptoms. In some cases, anxiety is caused by a medical condition that needs treatment.
Whatever form of anxiety you have, medications, counseling or lifestyle changes can generally help.
Symptoms
Common anxiety symptoms include:
• Feeling apprehensive
• Feeling powerless
• Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
• Having an increased heart rate
• Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Feeling weak or fatigued
Specific anxiety disorders are broken down into several diagnosable mental health conditions:
• Panic
• Agoraphobia
• Specific phobias
• Social phobias
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Anxiety disorder due to a medical condition
• Substance-induced anxiety disorder
• Separation anxiety disorder
• Anxiety disorder not otherwise specified
Causes
As with many mental health conditions, the exact cause of anxiety disorders isn't fully understood. It's thought that
anxiety disorders may involve an imbalance of naturally occurring brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) such as
serotonin, dopamine or norepinephrine. Life experiences such as traumatic events appear to trigger anxiety disorders
in people who are already prone to becoming anxious. Inherited traits also are a factor.
Medical causes
For a significant number of people, anxiety is linked to an underlying health issue. In some cases, anxiety signs and
symptoms are the first indicators that you have a medical illness. If your doctor suspects your anxiety may have a
medical cause, he or she may order blood or urine tests or other tests to look for signs of a problem.
Physical problems that can be linked to anxiety include:
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Thyroid problems (such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism)
• Asthma
• Drug abuse
• Alcohol withdrawal
• Withdrawal from anti-anxiety medications (benzodiazepines)
• Rare tumors that produce certain "fight-or-flight" hormones
• Muscle cramps or spasms
• Tingling, burning or prickling sensations that may have no apparent cause
It's more likely that your anxiety may be due to an underlying medical condition if:
• Your anxiety symptoms started after age 35
• You don't have any blood relatives (such as a parent or sibling) with an anxiety disorder
• You didn't have an anxiety disorder as a child
• You don't avoid certain things or situations because of anxiety
• No events have occurred in your life that were triggered by significant anxiety
• Medications used to treat feelings of panic (such as benzodiazepines) don't ease your anxiety symptoms
Western Medicine Treatment
The two main treatments for anxiety disorders are medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy). You
may benefit most from a combination of the two. It may take some trial and error to discover exactly what treatments
work best for you.
Medications
Several different types of medications are used to treat anxiety disorders. These include:
• Antidepressants.
• Buspirone (BuSpar)
• Benzodiazepines.
Psychotherapy
Also known as talk therapy and psychological counseling, psychotherapy involves working out underlying life stresses
and concerns and making behavior changes. It can be an effective treatment for anxiety.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most common types of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders. Generally a short-
term treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on teaching you specific skills to identify negative thoughts and
behaviors and replace them with positive ones. Even if an undesirable situation doesn't change, you can reduce stress
and gain more control over your life by changing the way you respond.
Alternative Medicine
There is a significant progress using alternative medicine in this area.
If you want a referral of an expert alternative medicine practitioner in your
local area, please use our free referral service by calling our toll-free at
1-888-919-1188, or e-mail us to wei@weilab.com, or click the button
at the right to have us contact you.
Information gathered from the Mayo Clinic
Anxiety is a normal part of life. It can even be useful when it alerts us to danger. But for some people, anxiety is a
persistent problem that interferes with daily activities such as work, school or sleep. This type of anxiety can disrupt
relationships and enjoyment of life, and over time it can lead to health concerns and other problems.
In some cases, anxiety is a diagnosable mental health condition that requires treatment. Generalized anxiety disorder,
for example, is characterized by persistent worry about major or minor concerns. Other anxiety disorders — such as
panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — have more
specific triggers and symptoms. In some cases, anxiety is caused by a medical condition that needs treatment.
Whatever form of anxiety you have, medications, counseling or lifestyle changes can generally help.
Symptoms
Common anxiety symptoms include:
• Feeling apprehensive
• Feeling powerless
• Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
• Having an increased heart rate
• Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Feeling weak or fatigued
Specific anxiety disorders are broken down into several diagnosable mental health conditions:
• Panic
• Agoraphobia
• Specific phobias
• Social phobias
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Anxiety disorder due to a medical condition
• Substance-induced anxiety disorder
• Separation anxiety disorder
• Anxiety disorder not otherwise specified
Causes
As with many mental health conditions, the exact cause of anxiety disorders isn't fully understood. It's thought that
anxiety disorders may involve an imbalance of naturally occurring brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) such as
serotonin, dopamine or norepinephrine. Life experiences such as traumatic events appear to trigger anxiety disorders
in people who are already prone to becoming anxious. Inherited traits also are a factor.
Medical causes
For a significant number of people, anxiety is linked to an underlying health issue. In some cases, anxiety signs and
symptoms are the first indicators that you have a medical illness. If your doctor suspects your anxiety may have a
medical cause, he or she may order blood or urine tests or other tests to look for signs of a problem.
Physical problems that can be linked to anxiety include:
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Thyroid problems (such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism)
• Asthma
• Drug abuse
• Alcohol withdrawal
• Withdrawal from anti-anxiety medications (benzodiazepines)
• Rare tumors that produce certain "fight-or-flight" hormones
• Muscle cramps or spasms
• Tingling, burning or prickling sensations that may have no apparent cause
It's more likely that your anxiety may be due to an underlying medical condition if:
• Your anxiety symptoms started after age 35
• You don't have any blood relatives (such as a parent or sibling) with an anxiety disorder
• You didn't have an anxiety disorder as a child
• You don't avoid certain things or situations because of anxiety
• No events have occurred in your life that were triggered by significant anxiety
• Medications used to treat feelings of panic (such as benzodiazepines) don't ease your anxiety symptoms
Western Medicine Treatment
The two main treatments for anxiety disorders are medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy). You
may benefit most from a combination of the two. It may take some trial and error to discover exactly what treatments
work best for you.
Medications
Several different types of medications are used to treat anxiety disorders. These include:
• Antidepressants.
• Buspirone (BuSpar)
• Benzodiazepines.
Psychotherapy
Also known as talk therapy and psychological counseling, psychotherapy involves working out underlying life stresses
and concerns and making behavior changes. It can be an effective treatment for anxiety.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most common types of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders. Generally a short-
term treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on teaching you specific skills to identify negative thoughts and
behaviors and replace them with positive ones. Even if an undesirable situation doesn't change, you can reduce stress
and gain more control over your life by changing the way you respond.
Alternative Medicine
There is a significant progress using alternative medicine in this area.
If you want a referral of an expert alternative medicine practitioner in your
local area, please use our free referral service by calling our toll-free at
1-888-919-1188, or e-mail us to wei@weilab.com, or click the button
at the right to have us contact you.
Information gathered from the Mayo Clinic
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