What Are Some Signs You Have Anxiety?

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What Are Some Signs You Have Anxiety?
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• Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings
  of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes
  like increased blood pressure, according to the
  American Psychological Association.
• Anxiety is intense, excessive and persistent
  worry and fear about everyday situations. It can
  be normal when it occurs in stressful situations
  like interviews, public speaking or examinations. 

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• However, anxiety becomes a problem when you begin
  to have excessive feelings which might interfere
  with your daily life such as taking care of
  yourself, holding down a job, enjoying leisure
  time, trying new things, and forming or
  maintaining relationships.
• Anxiety can impact your physical and mental
  health negatively, often having short- or
  long-term effects on your mind and body.

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• Types of Anxiety Disorders
• There are several types of anxiety disorders.
  They include agoraphobia, anxiety disorder due to
  a medical condition, generalized anxiety
  disorder, panic disorder, selective mutism,
  separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety
  disorder, specific phobias and substance-induced
  anxiety disorder.

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• Signs of Anxiety
• Common signs and symptoms of anxiety include a
  rapid heart rate, nervousness, fast breathing,
  restlessness, panic attacks, chest pain, shaking,
  sweating, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, nausea,
  sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, feeling
  too hot or cold and digestive issues.
• Other signs and symptoms include headaches,
  grinding of teeth, changes in sex drive, low mood
  and depression, obsessive thoughts, compulsive
  behaviors, and periods of temporary relief which
  often follows the compulsive behaviors.

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• Causes of Anxiety
• Anxiety may be caused by traumatic events,
  inherited traits, side effects of medications and
  underlying health issues like diabetes, heart
  disease, thyroid problems, respiratory disorders,
  alcohol withdrawal, chronic pain, tumors and drug
  misuse or withdrawal.
• Risk Factors of Anxiety
• There are some factors that may increase the risk
  of developing an anxiety disorder. They include
  trauma, stress due to an illness, personality,
  stress build-up and mental health disorders like
  depression.

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• Complications of Anxiety
• Anxiety disorder can cause or worsen other mental
  and physical conditions like depression,
  insomnia, substance misuse, headaches, chronic
  pain, digestive or bowel problems, social
  isolation, suicide, inability to function at
  school or work and poor quality of life.
• Prevention of Anxiety
• You can reduce the impact of the symptoms of
  anxiety through the following ways

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• Getting Help
• Get help as early as possible if you feel like
  having an anxiety disorder. This will make it
  easier to treat.
• Staying Active
• Participate in activities you love and enjoy
  interactions and relationships that can lessen
  your worries.
• Avoiding Alcohol or Drug Use
• Drinking alcohol or using drugs can cause or
  worsen anxiety. For an addict, quitting can make
  you anxious. Seek help if you cant quit on your
  own.

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• Treatment of Anxiety
• While anxiety is common, its origins are unique
  to each person. Understanding the symptoms allows
  you to heal any unresolved issues and create
  space for a sense of internal peace, calm and
  firmness. The Center for Connection, Healing and
  Change offers a deeper dive into your
  relationship with anxiety and how it plays out in
  your life, utilizing evidence-based therapy
  models and offering a tried-and-tested approach
  to treating anxiety.
• Need anxiety treatment? Schedule a free
  consultation today, or visit CCHC offices in
  Woodbridge or Fairfax if you are in Virginia.