Hiding or repressing anxiety attacks worsens our mental, physical and emotional health.
Before we begin, it is essential to know that anxiety is part of a normal and occasional way of life. Although having anxiety does not only imply being worried, but it can cause, worsen or arise mental or physical disorders, such as depression. Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, being a normal response to a threat or stressful situation. It is associated with fear and plays an important role in survival, i.e. when someone has to face a dangerous situation, it triggers a relational fight or flight response.
It is important to mention that anxiety is considered a disorder when it:
It occurs frequently.
It occurs at inappropriate times.
It occurs intensely and with a duration that interferes with the development of the person's daily activities.
At present, the causes of anxiety disorders are not clearly known, most of them arise with certain life experiences, i.e. with traumatic events. Anxiety disorders occur in people who are already prone to anxiety. Anxiety can be mild, moderate or severe.
Here are some of the most common symptoms of anxiety:
Rapid breathing
Increased heart rate
Tremors
Sweating
Having trouble sleeping
Feeling tired or weak
Difficulty controlling situations
Feeling nervous, anxious or tense.
How can we prevent anxiety disorders?
As I mentioned earlier, it is not possible to prevent with certainty what causes a person to have an anxiety disorder, but there are steps you can take to reduce the impact of symptoms if you become anxious:
Ask for help: Anxiety, like many other disorders, is more difficult to treat if it takes a long time to prognosticate.
Avoid alcohol: Drinking alcohol can cause anxiety or make it worse.
Be an active person: Do activities that you enjoy and make you feel good about yourself, as this can ease your worries.
Knowing this topic is fundamental, personally if I have suffered from anxiety in some occasions where emotions and stress come together and make a mess in my mind and body, fears or nerves make it hard to control them, but you can do it, clear your mind and leave the stress aside. courage! Yes you can, but if you feel you need help, please seek it, it's not wrong to do so.
I hope very much that you liked this article and found it helpful, proud of you.
Let's remember to pay full attention to our mental health too!
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