What is Anxiety? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Types and Management | English | Shahbaz Qamar

Anxiety refers to a mental state of nervousness, fear and worry. Getting anxious once in a while on certain occasions is normal, like getting anxious before an examination or interview or during stressful events. The anxiety on such occasions is short-lived and temporary, but it becomes a problem when the reaction of the person is intense and disproportionate to what one usually expects. If episodes of such extreme anxiety appear frequently, they tend to interfere with the day to day life of a person and has an adverse impact on relationships.

What are the causes?

The exact cause of anxiety in an individual is not yet understood. However, some factors including genetic and environmental, and certain medical disorders play a significant role in predisposing a person towards anxiety:

An individual with a positive family history of anxiety is at risk to suffer from the same

People who are prone to stress, or have had bad life experiences in the past (like domestic violence, bullying, child abuse) or emotional events like the death of a loved one are at risk to develop anxiety. The stress can be associated with relationships, friendships, financial instability and problems in the workplace.

Stress due to certain health conditions
Anxiety also tends to arise from abuse or as withdrawal symptoms of certain drugs and alcohol.

Certain medical disorders also predispose a person towards anxiety. These include thyroid issues, heart complaints, asthma, cancer, diabetes mellitus and brain degenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease.

Symptoms of Anxiety
The signs and symptoms of anxiety include

1. Nervousness

2. Worry

3. Fear

4. Tension

5. Trembling

6. Restlessness

7. Palpitations

8. Panic

9. Sweating

10. Shortness of breath

11. Headache

12. Concentration difficulty

13. Dizziness

14. Chest pain

15. Trouble in sleeping

16. Frequent urination

17. Dry mouth, nausea, and diarrhea are other features of anxiety

Diagnosing Anxiety
Anxiety is a mental health complaint that is diagnosed on the basis of the symptoms provided by the patient. There are no tests to diagnose anxiety, but tests like thyroid function test and vitamin B12 are recommended to rule out other medical conditions that could be causing anxiety.

Types Of Anxiety Disorders
Various types of anxiety disorders are described below:

1. Generalized anxiety disorder: In this type, a person has intense worries, stress, tension about little things.

2. Social anxiety disorder: Also called social phobia, the sufferer is highly self – conscious and feels embarrassed in public/ social functions and gatherings. He/She has fear of being judged in social situations.

3. Panic disorder: It is characterized by sudden intense fear and terror that comes about without any warning. It results in palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath and heavy sweating.

4. Anxiety due to some medical condition: Person has anxiety and panic attacks due to some health problem he/she is suffering from.

5. Separation anxiety disorder: This refers to anxiety and fear when any of your loved ones leaves you. Negative thoughts come in mind as if something unfortunate would happen to them.

6. Substance-induced anxiety disorder: This refers to anxiety resulting from misuse of certain drugs, medications or withdrawal from drugs.

7. Selective mutism: Kids fail to speak in certain situations like in public but talk normally at home with family.

8. Specific phobias: Person afflicted with phobias have marked fear of specific things or situations like fear of flying, of appearing in public.

Does Homeopathy work for anxiety?
Yes, there are different remedies that effectively deal with anxiety. The homeopathic medicines for treating anxiety are made of natural substances, making them safe for use without any side effects.

Homeopathic remedies for anxiety work in a mild, gentle and effective manner to gradually reduce the physical and mental stress associated with anxiety.

They treat anxiety that may be mild to severe in intensity. The homeopathic physician tries to know the psychology of the person by talking to him/her to ensure complete recovery. Since homeopathic medicines are natural and not habit-forming, there is no risk of drug dependency. In cases of chronic anxiety of high intensity, homeopathy can help manage the symptoms. Homeopathy can also help treat panic attacks. The medicine Aconitum Napellus, for example, is a good example of a natural medicine for anxiety.

Stress due to certain health conditions
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