ANXIETY
I’ve been having strange feelings for the past few months. I’m not sure what causes the nervousness and restlessness, which can last for a short time or last for a long time. When I’m in certain situations, my hands and feet become cold and clammy. I’m not sure what to do about this uncomfortable and unpleasant sensation.
My heart starts racing every now and then, and it’s the worst feeling I’ve ever had. I went to my primary care physician for the same reason, and I have my blood pressure checked on a regular basis. They say everything is normal, but why don’t I feel that way? I’m afraid of a variety of situations and places; I’m afraid to leave the house for fear of something bad happening to me. What if I don’t get any assistance? What if people make fun of me? I miss living a normal life, and I wish I had friends with whom I could share my experiences, but I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to shake this uneasy feeling.
After a few months, I went to another doctor, who recommended that I see a psychiatrist, who then referred me to a psychologist. Anxiety disorder was diagnosed by the psychologist.
Excessive fear or worry about people, situations, events, objects, or places is a symptom of anxiety disorder. Anxiety attacks are frequently confused with physical conditions such as high blood pressure or a heart attack. Medicines aided in the control of my physical symptoms and alleviated my discomfort. When the symptom of an anxiety attack has passed, I feel as if everything is back to normal, but I know it isn’t.
TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
It is a type of obsessive-comp. People with OCD engage in compulsive behavior in a specific form in order to cope with anxiety-provoking situations. Checking, repeating, cleanliness, organizing, and obsessive thoughts are all examples of OCD.
Overuse of a single substance or a combination of substances, as well as alcohol abuse, can cause anxiety, palpitations, and other symptoms.
Sometimes there is no reason for a person to be concerned about something in their life. As a result, their emotional and physical well-being suffers. The diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is based on a more general and scattered nature of anxiety.
It is a mental illness that affects people.It’s a feeling of intense fear or discomfort that lasts for 10-15 minutes or less before dissipating.
Fear of social interactions and situations characterizes social anxiety. A person is afraid of being judged, humiliated, or offended by others. This prevents them from attending important social events and may cause them to withdraw and isolate themselves. This type of anxiety prevents people from achieving their goals and doing the things they want to do in a variety of ways.
Are irrational, debilitating, and excessive fears of a specific object, animal, situation, or location. These are more severe than fears in which the danger is perceived to be unreasonably dangerous.
Separation anxiety is a fear of losing or being harmed by a major attachment figure that can interfere with or limit an adult’s daily functioning in a variety of ways.
It’s characterized by obsessive thoughts about a partner’s previous sexual encounters. Retroactive jealousy has the potential to turn a happy relationship sour, resulting in divorce or breakup.
CAUSES OF ANXIETY
Abstaining from alcohol after a long period of use can have negative consequences. Withdrawal symptoms can cause an increase in anxiety that lasts until the withdrawal symptoms subside.
Anxiety can be caused by worrying about the future, such as finances, security, stability, loneliness, and so on.
Dealing with ongoing stress can be stressful in and of itself, and people frequently begin to react anxiously to stress-inducing events or people.
Sometimes there is no reason for a person to be concerned about something in their life. As a result, their emotional and physical well-being suffers. The diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is based on a more general and scattered nature of anxiety.
Medical issues that cause a serious health condition can sometimes lead to other significant stresses such as financial strains, long-term dependency on someone, or medication side effects. Overall, this can cause a lot of anxiety and stress.
Work is an important part of everyone’s life. It can cause distress due to burnout, confidence issues, performance anxiety, and it can also spill over into personal life, causing distress due to a lack of work-life balance, lack of quality time, inability to spend time with family and friends, and so on.
An incident that can leave deep psychological imprints on a person’s mind cannot always be gauged or predicted. Certain traumatic events can sometimes alter how a person functions or thinks about certain aspects of life. This can lead to irrational fears and thoughts, resulting in anxiety.
People with anxiety tendencies may find anything out of their comfort zone, or even a minor change in their comfort zone, to be stressful.
Anxiety attacks can be triggered by changes in brain chemistry caused by medical factors, ageing, or biological changes.
Over time, a fast-paced lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, and a routine may cause unwarranted anxiety.
Bullying has become more common and prevalent as a result of the rise of social media. Bullying occurs when one person asserts power over another. Bullies can taunt, mock, and even physically attack their victims. Bullying in a formal setting can be more subtle but still have a significant impact, such as taking advantage of someone or being overly harsh and critical when providing feedback.
Childhood trauma is frequently discussed in popular culture. Negative childhood experiences can shape a person’s adult relationships and quality of life, which is now a well-known fact. The majority of therapy work focuses on childhood trauma, which can be a major source of anxiety.
Anxiety disorder is a common mental health problem that can be treated with medication and therapy. Anxiety medication provides relief from physical symptoms.
Therapy focuses on addressing the root causes of the problem in order to provide long-term relief. It has been shown to be an effective method for coping with anxiety. All elements, such as thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, are considered in therapy, and each element is dealt with separately or in combination. Whatever the cause, anxiety therapy and counseling are widely available nowadays, with well-researched techniques for various types.
ANXIETY COUNSELING OUTCOME
- A better understanding of one’s own personality and response pattern
- New perspectives on today’s tumultuous events
- Healthy coping mechanisms for upcoming or anticipated stress
- Improved mental and emotional toughness in dealing with stressful situations in the future
- Developing healthy living habits.