Depression. Bipolar. Worry. No doubt you have encountered these words before, but do you have a better understanding of their meaning and how they affect people?

Understanding these disorders can help people deal with their fears and myths about mental illness and provide them with the knowledge they need to take care of their and their loved ones' mental health. Keep reading to learn more about anxiety.

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is your brain's normal response to stress. It is a feeling of fear or apprehension about what is to come. Many people are scared and intimidated by things like the first week in college, going to the interview process or making a speech.

However, if your symptoms are severe, lasting more than six months and interfering with your life, you may have an anxiety disorder.

What are Anxiety Disorders?

Moving to a new place, starting a new career or writing an exam can be a cause for concern. While this type of anxiety can be uncomfortable, it also allows you to work harder and achieve better results. Common anxiety is a fleeting emotion that does not even interfere with your daily routine.

If you have an anxiety disorder, you may experience panic attacks all the time. It is severe and sometimes debilitating.

This kind of anxiety causes you to give up activities that you enjoy. It can also prevent you from taking the escalator, crossing the street or leaving your apartment in extreme conditions. If the anxiety is not managed, it will intensify.

Anxiety disorder is the most common emotional disorder affecting people of all ages. According to the American Psychiatric Association, girls are more likely than boys to suffer from anxiety disorders.

What are the types of Anxiety Disorders?

Anxiety plays a role in many cases. Here are some of them:

• Panic Disorder: experiencing recurring panic attacks at unexpected times. A person with panic disorder may live in fear of the next panic attack.
• Phobia: excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
• Social Anxiety Disorder: extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: recurring irrational thoughts that lead you to perform specific, repeated behaviours
• Separation Anxiety Disorder: fear of being away from home or loved ones
• Illness Anxiety Disorder: anxiety about your health (formerly called hypochondria)
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD): anxiety following a traumatic event

Symptoms of Anxeity:    

Anxiety can be expressed in many different ways, from one person to another. From a lump in your stomach to a beating heart, you can experience a wide variety of emotions. You may feel overwhelmed that your body and mind are not communicating.

Other symptoms of anxiety include nightmares, panic attacks, and uncontrollable painful thoughts or memories. You may be afraid of a particular place or event or you may be afraid of the general feeling of anxiety and worry. Common anxiety symptoms:

• Increased heart rate
• Rapid breathing
• Unrest
• Difficulty in concentration
• Difficult sleep

What is an anxiety attack?

An anxiety attack is an extreme fear, anxiety, distress or fear. For most people, anxiety attacks gradually increase. This can only get worse as the stressful event approaches. Anxiety attacks can vary a lot and the symptoms can vary from person to person. This is because many symptoms of anxiety do not appear in everyone and they may change over time.

Common symptoms of an anxiety attack are:

• Feeling epileptic or dizzy
• Difficulty in breathing
• Dried mouth
• Strive, Chematorch
• Cold or hot flashes
• Fear and anxiety
• Unrest
• Crisis
• Fear
• Numbness or tingling

What is the cause for concern?

The actual source of the concern is unknown to researchers. However, many things are likely to play out. They include brain chemistry as well as genetic and environmental variables.

In addition, experts believe that the parts of the brain that control fear is affected.

Treatment of Anxiety:

Once you know you have anxiety, you can talk to your doctor about treatment options. Some people do not need medical treatment. Changes in one's lifestyle are enough to reduce symptoms.

On the other hand, treatment can help you manage symptoms and in mild to severe cases can lead to a more tolerable daily life.

Anxiety therapy is divided into two types: psychotherapy and medication. Whenever anxiety arises, meeting a counsellor or psychologist can help you develop tools and ways to deal with anxiety.

Natural Remedies to Manage Anxiety:

Changes in your lifestyle can help you get some relief from the stress and anxiety you experience daily. The most natural 'cure' is to take care of your body, engage in positive activities and prevent unhealthy people. These include:

• Getting enough sleep
• Meditating
• Being active and exercising
• Eating a healthy diet
• Be active and work
• Staying away from alcohol
• Preventing caffeine
• Quit smoking

Overlook:

Medications, counselling, or a combination of both can be used to treat anxiety disorders. Some people who are concerned about a mild anxiety disorder or what they can easily prevent, do not want medical care and choose to live with the condition instead.

It is important to realize that anxiety disorders, especially severe ones, can be solved. Even though anxiety rarely goes away, you can learn to control it and lead to happier, healthier health.