Anxiety is often seen as a combination of feelings, mostly fear, apprehension and worry. Anxiety attacks are often accompanied by physical sensations such as palpitations, chest pain and/or shortness of breath. The conditions may exist as a specific brain disorder or may be attributed to outside factors influencing the emotions. Possible CausesIt has been suspected that a chemical imbalance in the brain may be involved in the development of an anxiety disorder. But the most commonly followed cause has been linked to major stresses or life traumas, which set off a possible anxiety or panic attack. Major stressors include: death in the family, major trauma or illness, use of illicit drugs, pregnancy, childbirth, divorce, financial difficulties, job loss, unemployment and traffic accidents For more mild anxiety, the usual causes come in the form of uneasiness, apprehension, and general discomfort. Signs and SymptomsAnxiety is a condition that can strike with various levels of intensity. Many people witness anxiety when feeling uneasy or apprehensive about a coming event, causing a faster heart-palpitations and slight sweating. This form of anxiety is common and natural, and you should see the feeling subsiding soon after. Prolonged levels of Anxiety can lead to psychological and physical symptoms, affecting the way a person thinks or acts. Some noted symptoms of severe anxiety include: - Excessive, ongoing worry and tension
- An unrealistic view of problems
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Muscle tension
- Headaches
- Sweating
- Difficulty concentrating
- Nausea
- The need to go to the bathroom frequently
- Tiredness
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Trembling
- Being easily startled.
Some sufferers of anxiety have also been shown to suffer from other neurological disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and most commonly depression. Treatments for AnxietyCognitive Behaviour Therapists are commonly used in the treatment of anxiety to help patients convert their outlooks and thought processes that may be contributing to the condition. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy runs off the idea that our thought processes directly affect our behaviours. The goal of the therapist is to help the patient develop skills to cope with and halt the symptoms of anxiety. Emotional Freedom Technique provides rapid relief and long term benefits for anxiety and it’s associations of stress. The Emotional Freedom Technique has shown to help a current anxiety attack and even helps prevent future attacks of the condition. At the onset of an attack, EFT can be used to calm yourself and bring yourself to a more level thought process. This technique can often help in the alleviation from anxiety in a matter of minutes. However, more in-depth usages of EFT may have to be implemented for severe anxiety attacks stemming from trauma or intense fear. For a much more personalised treatment, counselling is an often ventured path. While for milder cases of anxiety, breathing techniques are often the most recommended course of action, which can be self-managed after consultations with a therapist. Prevention and Self-careAnxiety cannot be prevented indefinitely, as there is a degree of it in each person’s life at one point, but there are methods that allow less attacks and a far reduced level in severity. Nutrition is a good base for halting future attacks, as you should try to avoid food and beverages containing caffeine and alcohol or associated elements that act as an addition to anxiety symptoms. Regular exercise and a balanced diet is a good counterpart to this ideal. When stress, tension, or panic begins to swell or if you have experienced a trauma or disturbing experience, it is a wise course of action to seek counselling and gain the support that can help.  The Beat Anxiety Now Program is nothing short of revolutionary utilising never seen before techniques that will most effectively help people to overcome panic, anxiety, stress, worry, OCD and even PTSD. Rapidly break the cycle of fear and distress using advanced techniques and approaches used for well over a decade to help thousands of people take control and feel safe, secure and confident once again.This clinically proven program has been created by Alistair Horscroft, Director of The Mind Institute, utilising advanced NLP, hypnosis and meridian based techniques and over 20 years experience working with people in all areas of stress, panic and anxiety disorders. He is also renowned for his work in the areas of clinical pathology, therapy, sports, business, success and practical spirituality. He is internationally recognised by his peers and through his TV Shows and significant media coverage as a world leader in self help approaches and practical mind and behaviour change psychology. |