Anxiety is a perfectly normal response to stressors, like being caught in up a dangerous situation, taking a test, or having to make an important decision, but when anxiety becomes a constant response or a response to inappropriate situations, it becomes problematic.
 Anxiety is a perfectly normal response to stressors, like being caught in up a dangerous situation, taking a test, or having to make an important decision, but when anxiety becomes a constant response or a response to inappropriate situations, it becomes problematic. Anxiety affects many people throughout their lives. For some, it is merely situational, but for others, anxiety is constant and can lead to disorders. These include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social anxiety disorder.  Some causes of anxiety include:-stress -trauma -thyroid disorders -dysfunctional serotonin -excessive alcohol consumption -caffeine and sugar intake -hormonal imbalancePhysical and psychological symptoms of anxiety include: -muscle tension -chest tightness -heart palpitations -high blood pressure -insomnia -digestive problems -panic attacks -irritability -difficulty concentrating -restlessness -sweating -anxiousness -inability to socialize Psychotropic drugs and cognitive behavioral therapy are the conventional methods for anxiety treatment, and with an estimated one-third of the population… |
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