
What is Anxiety ?
Anxiety is an unpleasant emotional state of uneasiness and distress. It is generally characterized by apprehension and worry. An anxiety disorder can have a devastating effect on the person. Most of the people go through this disease and end up in a depression.
Some of the warning signals are:
- Intense fear or apprehension
- Restlessness
- Easily tired
- Disturbance sleep
- Weight and appetite disturbances
Anxiety Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Dry Mouth
- Abdominal cramps
- Sleep disturbances and headaches
- Muscle tension and muscle aches
- Difficulty swallowing
- Trembling and feeling irritable
- Twitching
- Sweating and hot flashes
Anxiety Causes
The exact reason for the anxiety is still not known.
Some of the researchers suggest that anxiety disorder is due to an imbalance of certain chemical that is present in the brain, these chemicals are known as neurotransmitter.
Other causes of Anxiety disorder are:
- Many people have anxiety, when there is change in their life like: Starting new job, getting married, Having a child, breaking up with the someone.
- Some medications can also cause anxiety. These medications include inhaler medicines to treat asthma, thyroid drugs, diet pills.
- Caffeine, alcohol and tobacco products may also cause anxiety.
Anxiety Diagnosis
It can be diagnosed by the signs and symptoms. Psychiatric evaluation helps in diagnosing the disease.
Anxiety Prevention
In today's lives, everybody is stressed. A person can indulge in activities like Yoga, meditation, games and music to avoid stress.
Also, one should try to develop some hobby to occupy in free time.