Anxiety disorder
Feeling anxious is a very normal thing, as its a type of feelings that God has given us, but it may turn into a pathological picture that is difficult for a person to get rid of, it may even lead him to find it difficult to live his life in general.
What is the correct definition of anxiety disorder?
Anxiety is an increase in people’s feelings of anxiety to a degree that they have excessive and persistent fears of the simplest everyday situations and in many cases anxiety disorders amount to repeated episodes of
sudden feelings of intense anxiety, fear or terror, until they reach a peak and become a panic attack, these feelings affect daily activities, and are difficult for the sick person to control and may persist for a long time there are some patients resort to avoid certain places or situations to prevent themselves from feeling those feelings.
Anxiety disorder is not associated with a particular age group, and its symptoms may begin during the childhood years or adolescence, and continues into adulthood.
➢ What you need to know is that there is more than one type of anxiety disorder
types of anxiety:
agoraphobia:
It is the fear and dread of squares and being in crowded public places.
Anxiety due to a medical condition:
This type of anxiety is caused by a medical problem.
Generalized anxiety disorder:
Excessive worry about doing any activity or events, even daily routines.
Panic disorder:
It is a mixture of anxiety and fear that reaches its maximum levels within a few minutes
The patient with this type of anxiety may feel shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and pain in the
the chest.
Optional silence:
The child’s inability to speak in certain situations, such as: being at school.
Separation anxiety disorder
It is a childhood disorder characterized by excessive feelings of anxiety in the child and fear of separation from parents.
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
It is a high level of anxiety and fear in which a person avoids social situations, he is always embarrassed and worried that others will judge him or look at him
negatively.
Specific Anxiety Disorder and Unspecified Cardiac Disorder:
these are two terms for anxiety or phobias that are not associated with specific criteria for any disorders
Other concerns, but severe enough to be disturbing.
➢ There are outward symptoms that may indicate an anxiety disorder, an anxiety disorder patient may feel that his or her own security and the safety of loved ones is threatened, or they may have a persistent feeling that something bad is going on even when there are no indications that they feel it.
Symptoms of anxiety vary from one case to another in terms of type, symptoms and degree
infection, including symptoms such as:
Nervousness or tension.
Difficulty concentrating.
Insomnia.
fatigue.
confusion.
Excessive sweating.
Shortness of breath.
Abdominal pain.
Diarrhea.
headache.
Feeling of a lump in the throat.
Feeling of muscle tension.
Are there complications of anxiety?
Neglecting a rapidly developing anxiety disorder, which can lead to other conditions
Other mental and physical such as:
Depression that usually occurs with anxiety disorder or other mental disorders
Insomnia and difficulty sleeping
Digestive or intestinal problems
Headache and chronic pain
Social isolation
Difficulty coping at school or work
Low outlook on life
Suicide
Anxiety treatment:
Anxiety fears don’t go away on their own, and they can get worse so seek help, or heading to see a psychiatrist early, makes the treatment journey easy.
Anxiety disorder is treated with two main treatments:
❖ Pharmacotherapy
It is through some medicinal pills that will relieve the side effects of anxiety, controlling the patient, such as anti-anxiety and anti-depressants
❖ Psychotherapy
It is based on psychological sessions that revolve between the patient and the psychiatrist and depends on speaking and listening
In the meantime, if you are looking for Mental Health Consulting. You can always contact Dr. Mona Reda
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