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Are You Bothered By Anxiety And Panic Attacks? |
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Written by Rachel Andrews
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Contrary to belief, anxiety disorder is more prevalent in our
society than initial thought and generally affects women more
than men. In the US alone, almost 20% of the adult population is
affected by some form of this mental condition. The various
forms of anxiety related disorders include specific phobias,
post traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive
compulsive disorder, social anxiety and panic disorder.
The development of anxiety is usually caused by factors such as
family genetics, chemical/hormonal imbalance in the brain and
environmental issues such as unresolved issues at home/work,
built up stress as well as fixed defined behavioral patterns in
the individual.
There are several physical symptoms that are tell-tale signs of
an anxiety attack. These manifestations include irritation,
insomnia, tension, shortness of breath, feeling chest pains,
rapid heartbeats and dizziness. Even though anxiety is prevalent
in our society and can sometimes be rather serious, the silver
lining is that is it definitely treatable.
The treatment for anxiety comes in many forms with the most
common one being prescription of medications such as
antidepressants as well as anti anxiety medicines. These
medications can be used short term or long term depending on the
severity of the anxiety attacks and can be used in conjunction
with other forms of treatment.
Therapies which are conducted by counselors and therapist are an
excellent treatment for anxiety disorders. Some of these
therapies include behavior therapy, which involves the control
of unwanted behavior and cognitive therapy, which is about
getting rid of negative thought patterns in the individual.
Other popular therapies include cognitive behavior therapy as
well as relaxation and calming techniques such as aromatherapy,
breathing and massage.
Natural remedies can also be used to treat anxiety disorders and
symptoms. Some of these natural treatments include taking of
dietary supplements, such as vitamin B complex, eating right to
maintain the optimal blood sugar levels and exercising.
Know that you must exert control over your anxiety rather than
letting it run your life. This disorder is treatable or at the
very least, it's symptoms can be managed through the various
treatments described above.
About the Author:
Rachel Andrews is the owner of the Anxiety Panic Attacks web site. Do sign up for her
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learn more about eliminating your anxieties and panic attacks
forever! Do not let these problems consume your precious life as
it is treatable.
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