Anxiety commonly manifests as excessive worry that may cause you to sweat, feel tense, be restless, or have a rapid heartbeat. The symptoms of anxiety are overwhelming and effect work performance and personal relationships. Anxiety can get worse over time without intervention. While the causes of anxiety are unknown, a predisposition for it runs in families and it can be triggered by trauma and adverse life circumstances. Phobias and Generalized Anxiety are diagnosed more frequently in women and tends to display differently in women than in men.
People with anxiety commonly have difficulty concentrating on tasks and conversations. Some people abuse alcohol and drugs or overeat as a way of coping, causing them to develop other medical problems. Anxious people are also at increased risk for self-harm.
Anxiety is characterized by prolonged symptoms including:
- Dizziness
- Shortness of Breath
- Beliefs that are hard to control
- Unhealthy changes in behavior
Every case is unique and requires individual attention, but there are a number of effective complementary ways of treating anxiety, including:
- Talk therapy
- Adopting a healthier lifestyle
- Self Care