Anxiety - biggest problem of today
According to WHO, in 2019, 301 million people, or 4% of the world’s population, were suffering from Anxiety disorders, the most common mental disorders.
More women than men suffer from Anxiety disorders. Most people experience anxiety sometimes in their lives, but not all have lasting problems that affect their daily life.
What are the symptoms?
There are many different types of anxiety disorders, but what they often have in common are an excessive & uncontrollable fear or worry, often accompanied by physical sensations.
Some of the symptoms of Anxiety can be:
- Feeling tense, angry or restless
- Headaches
- Stomach aches & nausea
- Muscle tension
- Sweating
- Shaking
- Trouble sleeping
- Having a hard time making decisions or concentrating
- Feeling an impending danger, panic, doom
- Rapid breathing or heart rate
- Having an urge to avoid things that cause anxiety
Why do you get anxiety?
This can vary from person to person, but some causes might be because you have suffered abuse, experienced traumatic events, loss, adversity, have other medical conditions & find it overwhelming.
What Types Of Anxiety Are There?
- AgoraPhobia-Fear of eg tight & claustrophobic places
- GAD General Anxiety Disorder-Persistent & excessive anxiety about even everyday tasks.
- Anxiety Disorder due to Medical Conditions-Anxiety or panic directly linked to a medical condition.
- Panic Disorder (Panic Attacks)-A rapidly increasing feeling of panic, fear, terror, that’s recurring.
- Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)-Anxiety that occurs when in or thinking about being in a social situation, where you’re embarrassed or very self-conscious. To the point that you avoid them.
- Selective mutism-When kids can’t speak in certain, but not all, situations.
- Separation Anxiety Disorder-An excessive fear of being separated from your parents as a kid.
- Specific Phobias-When the person gets anxiety when in a specific situation, eg snakes.
- Substance-Induced Anxiety Disorder-Induced by use, overuse or withdrawal of some medicines & drugs.
- Other Specified Anxiety Disorder & Unspecified Anxiety Disorder-That cause problems, but can’t be classified as above.
What can help yourAnxiety?
Working with:
- regular sleeping & eating habits
- reducing alcohol & drug intake
- stress management
- Pacing
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
yoga, tai chi, qigong - breathing exercises
can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which can help you manage your energy, focus & response to things that happen. - Meds like different types of antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) can help you manage your anxiety.
Therapies like:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Acceptance & Commitment
- Therapy can help you deal with, & find new ways to relate to your anxiety.
Sources:
Mayoclinic.org
WHO.int
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