Anxiety is uncomfortable and extremely difficult to manage. The symptoms one experiences while suffering an anxiety attack are very real, as well as, extremely scary for the person experiencing the attack. The symptoms often mimic those experienced during a heart attack, for instance: extreme sweating, blood pressure and heart rate go sky high, nausea and headache. Add these physical symptoms to the psychological symptoms and the individual's anxiety attack is in full swing.
It is imperative for the individual to realize they can take control of their anxiety. When experiencing an anxiety attack it is difficult to comprehend anything other than the symptoms, however, it is important to process what you are experiencing is not a life threatening situation and you will come through it.
Your thought processes are the initial problem to be addressed. Learning to control your emotions will take time and practice, however, it is an achievable goal. At the first onset of an anxiety attack, you need to talk yourself through it, convince yourself you are safe and what you are currently...
Who here has heard someone use the term “Anxiety Attack”? Where they using the term loosely or do they actually know how an anxiety attack feels? Anxiety can be compared to a number of things; I however would like to compare it to my favorite candy: sour patch kids. Today, I am going to inform you on what anxiety is as well as the downsides and benefits of anxiety.
It is never pleasant to feel anxious or distressed for any reason. However, there are several people who are diagnosed with anxiety disorders as they are very prevalent today. Mental health professionals are helping people overcome hurdles such as panic attacks, severe worry, social anxiety and other specific phobias. I think that anxiety is an emotion that everyone experiences at one time or another in their life. Anxiety can have a negative effect on an individual if it interferes with one’s daily routine and keeps them from doing what they normally do.
Are you or do you know someone, experiencing panic attacks or anxiety attacks? If so, it is important to be familiar with what these terms mean. Individuals frequently use panic and anxiety together, however; there are significant differences in the two and understanding the difference will make it easier to comprehend the relationship.
The ages that the people have anxiety attacks vary but, anxiety problems commonly begin when people are in their twenty’s. This is something really great to know when you are only a year a way from being twenty.
First of all, people may feel anxious when they suddenly have an asthma attack. It is a quite frightening experience because people with asthma have very sensitive airways. If something irritates the airways of a person with asthma, the airways become red and swollen, and this may be even more difficult for air to pass through the airways into the alveoli and out again . People became breathless and breathed more frequently that make them feel more anxious.
One should see anxiety as an opportunity to grow. One can accomplish so much when they face their fears. Phil Hansen, James Collier and I had to overcome an obstacle and because we overcame our obstacle we were able to do what we wanted to do. One can’t simply use their anxiety and fears as an excuse to back away from situations. Anxiety is just another name for challenge. One can take the challenge and overcome his fears. One can’t simply let anxiety control him, their fears scare them and their obstacles get in their way and still expect positive outcomes. One will never eliminate his anxiety and fears by avoiding what caused
There are several types of anxiety disorders. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) involves excessive worrying, nervousness and tension. With this disorder, there is a constant feeling of dread that shapes your entire life. This type of anxiety doesn’t have the intensity of a panic attack, however lasts longer and makes daily life and relaxing impossible. People with GAD worry that a friendship is in jeopardy if a missed phone call to a friend isn’t returned to them. The thought of getting through the day can cause anxiety. GAD makes people worry excessively and the worrying is constant. These people feel as though their mind is on a nonstop running marathon and there is nothing they can do about it. To help treat GAD there are several self-help tips to follow. One can look at their worries in a new way and understand that worries are triggered and the blame cannot be put on anyone else. Another helpful tip is to relax. “As you strengthen your ability to relax, your nervous system will become less reactive and you’ll be less vulnerable to anxiety and stress. Over time, the relaxation response will come easier and easier, until it feels natural,” (Smith, Segal, and Segal). Meditation, ...
Anxiety is the biggest problem in my life. Even though I spend a lot of time worried and stressed for no reason at all. It makes me seem as if I am going crazy because others notice that I have a problem, and it feels as if I am having a heart attack.
Wood, S. Wood, E. Boyd, D. (2014). Mastering the World of Psychology. A. Chow(Ed.). Jersey, NJ: Text.
Do you know what it feels like to be anxious? Of course you do. We have all experienced the first date butterflies in our stomach, or the anticipation of waiting on a very important test grade. Anxiety is a common reaction to stressful situations, which aids in helping us cope with those situations. If you have an anxiety disorder, then you may find that your emotions will do just the opposite. Anxiety disorders can be so severe that if untreated, they can interfere with your daily lifestyle. There are numerous types of anxiety disorders, all with their own distinct features. Anxiety disorders are treatable and can have an overwhelming effect on the psychosocial quality of
Although having intense fear of something may not seem as though it should be a disorder, it is much more advance than that. Your fear response kicks in to overdrive in a panic attack, in situations where no danger is present such as shopping, going for a jog, or e...
It is perfectly normal for any human being often to be nervous before making an important decision or before taking a test. But in some cases, the nervousness is extreme leading to a condition known as Anxiety Disorder. This is a serious and un-preventable mental condition where by worry and fear is constantly overwhelming. It affects people from all age groups starting in childhood. The most common symptoms of anxiety disorders includes: dizziness, dry mouth, shortening of breaths, nightmares, sleeping problem, not able to concentrate or stay calm, panic, fear and uneasiness amongst others. Anxiety disorder can reach to a point of the patient not being able to lead a normal life (Chakraburtty, 2009).
Anxiety as defined by the American Heritage Dictionary defines anxiety as “a state of uneasiness and distress about future uncertainties…apprehension…intense fear or dread…” (Boyer et al., 1985, p. 117). Bandura (1988) presents anxiety as “a state of anticipatory apprehension over possible deleterious happenings…an emotion of fright indexed by physiological arousal or subjective feelings of agitation” (p. 77-78). Within his definition, he also states that anxiety or emotional arousal can be considered both a physiological and emotional state.
When you think of emotions you think of the classic, sadness, happiness, and madness. The one people often forget is the emotion of anxiety. Anxiety is one of the only emotions that you can have and actually not show it. Anxiety itself is very strange, depending on who you are, and how your brain works, anything can cause it . Anxiety usually follows you throughout your life but for some people, it changes as you change and grow. You aren 't the same height as you were when you were 6, you grew. There’ s a chance that the anxiety you encounter works the same way. Some classic emotions remain the same throughout your life for the most part, but anxiety as a tendency to morph.
Emotions and feelings are some of the driving forces in our lives and essentially control our reactions, ideas, and choices. Emotions allow us to form connections with others, make decisions about the world around us, and provide us with the motivation to accomplish various tasks. However, emotions generally come with a lot of confusion and variability due to how differently people utilize and deal with them. One common emotion I feel that all people deal with, and handle differently is anxiety. Anxiety can be an extreme motivator, or the complete opposite, depending on how a person reacts to the feeling. Overall, anxiety is a complex emotion that, in extremes, can disrupt a person’s daily life, or more commonly, make a person feel upset