Anxiety disorders are more common than you may think. Millions
of individuals suffer silently every year, when help is
available. If you or a loved one suffers from an anxiety
disorder, know that there is help and relief out there for you.
Title: Diagnosing Anxiety Disorder
Author: Todd Williams
Article:
Anxiety disorders are more common than you may think. Millions
of individuals suffer silently every year, when help is
available. If you or a loved one suffers from an anxiety
disorder, know that there is help and relief out there for you.
The key is to find a doctor and therapist that will listen to
your concerns and help you on the road to recovery.
One of the trickiest things about anxiety disorders is the
origins. Anxiety is a common part of every day life. It is the
drive that keeps up safe from dangerous objects and situations.
You may feel a bit of anxiety when crossing the street- this
helps you pay attention to on-coming traffic and make it to the
other side safely. Anxiety disorders develop when your mind has
trouble distinguishing between extremes. You may become very
anxious over common, non-threatening life events. Such “attacks”
may leave you feeling confused, alone, and scared. If you feel
that this may be the case with you, consult a doctor
immediately. Don’t be afraid to seek help and treatment, because
that is the only way that you can get better. Your doctor and
therapist are trained to deal with anxiety disorders, and can
help lead you in the right direction.
There are many different types of anxiety disorders that you
should be aware of. It could be a generalized anxiety disorder,
obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, panic disorder, or
phobias. Many patients experience one or more of these disorders
over the course of their lives. While it is still unknown as to
why some patients develop anxiety disorders, it is understood
that we all begin the same way. Every individual is born with a
fight or flight response that is meant to keep them out of harms
way. At some point, patients with anxiety disorders experience
an alteration in perception or brain chemistry.
If you feel that you may have an anxiety disorder, you may be
experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:
- Increased heart rate or tightness in the chest - Feeling
shaky, dizzy, or lightheaded - Dry mouth - Sick to your stomach
- Frequent urination or bowel movements
Mentally you may feel:
- Frightened - That you are sick - That people are looking at
you - That you may lose control - That you must escape to a safe
place
Once you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, there are
plenty of things that you can do to help eliminate panic
attacks. Your doctor may discuss medication options to help
improve the chemical imbalance present in your brain. This
coupled with therapy has been very successful. In therapy you
will discuss different triggers for your anxiety disorder, and
work on ways to eliminate those triggers. Discussing your
condition with friends and family members will also help improve
your success rate. Once they understand that certain social
situations trigger your panic attacks, they can help you avoid
those areas until you are comfortable again. There is a lot of
work involved in treating an anxiety disorder, but if you set
your mind to it, success is imminent.
About the author:
Todd Williams is a freelance health writer and contributing
author to <a href="http://www.anxietynet.info">Anxiety Net</a> -
a site providing free information on anxiety disorder and panic
attacks.
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