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Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These disorders affect how we feel and behave and can cause physical symptoms. Anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The feelings can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships. There are several different types of anxiety disorders. Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Title: Anxiety Disorder & its Treatment
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Anxiety Disorder its Treatment
- By Must4care
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What is Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety is a general term for several disorders
that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and
worrying. These disorders affect how we feel and
behave and can cause physical symptoms. Anxiety
disorders involve more than temporary worry or
fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the
anxiety does not go away and can get worse over
time. The feelings can interfere with daily
activities such as job performance, school work,
and relationships. There are several different
types of anxiety disorders. Examples include
generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and
social anxiety disorder.
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12 Signs You May Have an Anxiety Disorder
- Excessive worry
- Sleep problems
- Irrational fears
- Muscle tension
- Chronic indigestion
- Stage fright
- Self-consciousness
- Panic
- Flashbacks
- Perfectionism
- Compulsive behaviors
- Self-doubt
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Types of Anxiety Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- This is a chronic disorder involving excessive,
long-lasting anxiety and worries about
nonspecific life events - Panic Disorder
- Brief or sudden attacks of intense terror and
apprehension characterize panic disorder - Phobia
- This is an irrational fear and avoidance of an
object or situation - Social Anxiety Disorder
- This is a fear of being negatively judged by
others in social situations or a fear of public
embarrassment.
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Types of Anxiety Disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- This is an anxiety disorder characterized by
thoughts or actions that are repetitive,
distressing, and intrusive. - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- This is anxiety that results from previous trauma
such as military combat, sexual assault, a
hostage situation, or a serious accident - Separation Anxiety Disorder
- This is characterized by high levels of anxiety
when separated from a person or place that
provides feelings of security or safety
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Causes of Anxiety
- Environmental Factors
- Stress From A Personal Relationship
- Job
- School
- Finances
- Traumatic Event
- Even A Shortage Of Oxygen In High-altitude Areas
- Genetics
- Medical Factors
- The Side Effects Of Medicine
- Symptoms Of A Condition
- Stress From A Serious Underlying Medical
Condition - Brain Chemistry
- Use Of Or Withdrawal From An Illicit Substance
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Treatment of Anxiety Disorder
- In some cases, anxiety can be treated at home
without a doctor's supervision. However, this may
be limited to shorter periods of anxiety and more
obvious causes.
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Say Good By/Self-Treatment of Anxiety Disorder
- Stress Management
- Learning to manage stress can help limit
potential triggers. Keep an eye on pressures and
deadlines. - Relaxation Techniques
- Simple activities can be used to relax mental and
physical signs of anxiety - Exercises To Replace Negative Thoughts With
Positive Ones - Make a list of the negative thoughts you
experience, and write down a list of positive,
believable thoughts to replace them. - Support Network
- Talk with a person who is supportive, such as a
family member or friend - Exercise
- Physical exertion can improve self-image and
release chemicals in the brain that trigger
positive feelings
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Say Good by/Treatment of Anxiety Disorder
- Counseling
- A standard way of treating anxiety is
psychological counseling. This can include
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT),
psychotherapy, or a combination of therapies. - Medications
- In cases where anxiety has a physical cause, such
as an imbalance in brain chemistry or high blood
pressure, drugs will be prescribed to treat the
underlying condition. beta-blockers buspirone
are also useful in this case. - Prevention
- Reduce caffeine, tea, cola, and chocolate
consumption. - Maintain a healthy diet
- Keep a regular sleep pattern
- Avoid alcohol, cannabis, and other recreational
drugs
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