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Anxiety Disorders Symptoms Its normal for people to experience anxiety and fear from time to the time But if these feelings become constant and cause problems in your the daily routine you could be suffering from an anxiety disorder A health professional can assist you in finding a treatment that fits your symptoms This could include psychotherapy antianxiety drugs or natural remedies like exercise healthy eating and sleep 1 Worry and Fear Every person experiences feelings of anxiety and fear from time to time Its normal to experience our bodys fightorflight response to danger However if the fear or anxiety is intense does not disappear and is a hindrance to your daily life you could be suffering from an anxiety disorder Your doctor can diagnose anxiety disorders through a conversation with you a physical examination blood or urine tests and inquires about your past health You may also be provided with questionnaires to fill out to help your doctor determine whether you have a specific anxiety disorder Types of anxiety disorders have different symptoms For instance those with generalized anxiety disorder GAD have persistent excessive and irrational worry about everyday events even when they know there is no risk They also have trouble relaxing or falling to sleep Other signs include a fast or racing heart heart beating and trembling They also experience sweating People with panic disorder have regular periods of intense terror or fear that rise to an extreme within minutes They also have difficulties managing their emotions They tend to avoid certain activities or places to prevent these attacks from occurring People who have phobias are afraid of certain things like snakes or flying They might have other symptoms such as difficulty breathing or headaches People suffering from PTSD experience anxiety when they witness or experience traumatizing events like a war or car crash Other symptoms could include flashbacks and nightmares of the traumatic incident Other anxiety disorders include OCD obsessive compulsive disorder as well as hoarding disorder and social anxiety disorder These disorders cause you to feel anxious when in social situations Theres also anxiety related to an individual health issue known as illness anxiety disorder formerly known as hypochondria Stress and a chemical imbalance may also cause anxiety panic anxiety disorder can cause anxiety as a side effect 2 Panic Attacks Although everyone is nervous or scared at some point those who suffer from anxiety disorders experience frequent sensations of anxiety and fear that are in contrast to their circumstances These feelings can trigger extreme physical reactions like a racing pulse breathlessness and nausea You may also feel detached or numb While anyone can suffer from a panic disorder however it is more common to experience it in childhood adolescence or in the early years of adulthood Many factors can trigger it such as prolonged or extreme stress that triggers chemical imbalances in your nervous system and brain Trauma particularly during childhood or adolescence can increase the chances of developing anxiety disorders Panic attacks may occur for no apparent cause or in response to a situation that causes you to feel anxious for example being in a large group They are distinct from normal anxiety symptoms in that they are more intense and are often unavoidable Individuals with anxiety disorders may also experience a mix of expected and unanticipated panic attacks The most commonly used treatments for anxiety and panic attacks include medication and talk therapy Talking therapies can help you understand how to manage your anxiety and overcome the irrational beliefs that fuel your anxiety They can also help you learn to relax through exercises like deep breathing and mindfulness Some medications especially SSRIs such as Prozac and Paxil and SNRIs such as duloxetine and venlafaxine can reduce anxiety and make panic less intense If you experience a frequent panic attack you need to consult your doctor and seek treatment immediately Your doctor can check whether you have any other health conditions with similar symptoms and may suggest alternative treatments 3 Insomnia People who are anxious may be unable to fall asleep or staying asleep This is known as insomnia This can be an indefinite period of time or it may last for a long time Insomnia can make it hard to get through the day and may lead to serious health problems It is more common among women than men and is more common among older adults It is also more prevalent in those with psychiatric issues Sleepiness can be caused by a variety of different factors Sleep is affected by temporary illnesses such as headaches or colds or chronic illnesses like acid reflux Parkinsons disease arthritis and medication Stressful life events can trigger it About half of the people who have chronic insomnia also suffer from mental health issues most often depression or anxiety A doctor will first look for physical causes They will check your medical history and ask you about the symptoms making it harder to sleep Theyll also want to find out if any medications you take are affecting it They could also conduct an examination of your sleep to check your heart rate and breathing at night The most effective method of treating insomnia is behavioral therapy It helps you change the negative thinking patterns that are keeping you awake It also teaches you ways to relax before you go to bed There are methods for doing this including biofeedback progressive relaxation and meditation The doctor can assist you to find a therapist to teach you these methods If you are not responding to behavioral therapy There are a variety of medications that can help you improve your sleep They include benzodiazepines which can be employed for shortterm relief of symptoms as well as antidepressant or antianxiety medication 4 Eating Disorders The most common symptoms of eating disorders are obsessions with weight body shape and food as well as eating habits such as restrictive eating binge eating purging through vomiting or misuse of laxatives and compulsive exercise Many people with an eating disorder also suffer from anxiety as do those who suffer from a mental illness that is cooccurring like bipolar or depression disorder The two conditions can create an unhealthy cycle where eating disorder symptoms are made worse by the persons mood disorders There is a strong connection between anxiety and severity of eating disorders Higher levels of anxiety symptoms are linked to the disorder In reality the person suffering from anorexia nervosa is more likely to have high levels of anxiety symptoms and the same is true for those with bulimia nervosa or bingeeating disorder In some instances anxiety may be the primary reason for an eating disorder In some cases anxiety could be a indication of an eating disorder Researchers found that the presence of anxiety and depression comorbid symptoms was significantly related to more severe eating disorders in young females The researchers employed a 4item measure known as the Patient Health Questionnaire4 which measures depression and anxiety symptoms They also analyzed the severity of an individuals eating disorder and asked participants to rate their strategies for anxiety The authors also examined three factors that could help explain the relationship between eating disorders and anxiety selfesteem perfectionism and mood dysregulation These factors influenced the relationship between depressionanxiety and eating disorders but in different ways depending on the subgroups They hope that the results will lead them to more precise and focused treatment of eating disorders 5 Anxietyrelated physical conditions that can be linked to anxiety Most people experience anxiety at some point in their lives but it can become an illness if it becomes severe and interferes daily life Certain people also experience specific physical symptoms such as stomach discomfort or chest pain in response to the type of anxiety they suffer from Finding the best treatment for anxiety disorders can make people feel better and lead happier lives Psychotherapy or talk therapy helps many people The most popular type is cognitive behavior therapy CBT CBT helps you identify and overcome negative thoughts that cause anxiety and fear It also helps you face your fears and take small steps to overcome them Medication can help Benzodiazepines like diazepam or Valium can reduce anxiety and panic attacks Antidepressants including tricyclic antidepressants or SSRIs may also be prescribed These medications increase levels of certain brain chemicals that control mood and are able to be used in conjunction in conjunction with other treatments for anxiety disorders Certain medical conditions can trigger anxiety and they may even have the same symptoms as anxiety disorders Head trauma for instance can trigger depression and anxiety Other conditions that can elicit anxiety include chronic fatigue and pain and rheumatologic conditions like lupus and some nutritional deficiencies including iron deficiency Certain factors make a person more likely to develop an anxiety disorder These are referred to as risk factors Some risk factors are genetic like the family history or anxiety disorders Other factors such as childhood sexual abuse or an underlying depression history or other mental health problems and the accumulation of stress over a long time may increase the risk of suffering from anxiety disorders If you suspect you suffer from anxiety it is crucial to have a physical exam