C.H. Spurgeon once said, “Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” Many people today suffer from Anxiety. Anxiety can be normal, but if it is excessive, it could be an anxiety disorder. It is important to be informed about anxiety to not only notice it in yourself but also in others. This article will outline what anxiety is, some of its symptoms, and good ways to cope with it.
What is Anxiety:
Anxiety, a feeling of stress, despair, and worry. Everyone experiences some anxiety. It can even give you the push to work hard and do good work. But if the feeling continues it will only get worse. Causing anxiety to get in the way of your everyday life. While the exact cause is unknown, anxiety is suspected to be linked to brain chemistry and external factors.
Symptoms:
There are also many symptoms linked with anxiety for example:
- Feeling nervous, restless or tense
- Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
- Having an increased heart rate
- Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
- Sweating
- Trembling
- Feeling weak or tired
- Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
- Having trouble sleeping
- Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
- Having difficulty controlling worry
- Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety
Types:
There are many different types of anxiety disorders. Some examples are general anxiety disorder, an excessive amount of stress or worry about everyday life, like health, school, family, etc. There are also Phobias, which are an intense fear of one thing. And panic disorders, which means extreme fear when there is no danger, which could lead to panic attacks. These are just some examples of anxiety disorders, there are many more.
Increased Risk:
There are some things that can increase the risk of getting anxiety such as drugs and alcohol, a relative having anxiety disorder, trauma, and a stress build up. These factors can increase your risk of getting anxiety.
Anxiety is very common in today’s society. It is important to be informed, and aware of what anxiety is. Anxiety can hold you back and cause you to miss out on opportunities, that is why it is important to recognize it, and try to get help as early as you can. If you notice signs of anxiety you can go to your health care provider who can give you an initial mental health screening, then refer you to a mental health professional.
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