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Anxiety? by OfficialCribMD: 6:00pm On Feb 01, 2022 |
It is normal for everyone to worry and feel stressed when particular life situations demand it. Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension, a typical response by the body in anticipation of impending unfavourable conditions. Before writing an examination, going for an interview, making a presentation, running late to work, getting stuck in traffic or sky diving would make most people anxious, which is normal. Anxiety is in fact, a healthy emotion that is necessary for survival because it acts as an internal alarm to foreseeable problems. Types of Anxiety Disorders 1.Phobic anxiety disorder (specific phobias) 2.Agoraphobia 3.Social phobias 4.Generalized anxiety disorder 5.Mixed anxiety disorder Symptoms of anxiety Worries about unfortunate events in the future Difficulty in concentration Feeling nervous, fidgety or “on edge.” Restlessness Increased or decreased breathing rate Dizziness Dry mouth Lightheadedness Tremors of the hand or shaking of the body Difficulty falling or staying asleep Tension headaches Sweating excessively Increased heart rate Palpitations (awareness of heartbeat) Chest pain Medications for anxiety? In addition to psychotherapy, your doctor may recommend medications such as: Antianxiety medications Antidepressant medications Benzodiazepines Beta-blockers Click here to read in detail https://blog.cribmd.com/anxiety/ |
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