What is Anxiety

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What is Anxiety?

• Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension,
  anxiousness, or worry that typically occurs
  without a genuine threat. It differs from fear,
  which is the bodys natural response to immediate
  danger.
• Anxiety is part of the body's natural reaction to
  stress, so it can be helpful at times, making you
  more alert and ready for action.
• Anxiety disorders and regular feelings of
  anxiousness are two different things. Many of us
  get anxious when faced with particular situations
  we find stressful. However, if said feelings
  don't subside, the anxiety could be more chronic.
  When feelings of fear or nervousness become
  excessive, difficult to control or interfere with
  daily life, an anxiety disorder may be present.
  Anxiety disorders are among the most common types
  of mental disorders in Canada, and 3 million
  Canadians aged 18 years or older reported that
  they had an anxiety disorder.

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Am I Anxious?
If you have grown up in a society with less
emphasis on mental health, you may not even know
what symptoms to look for. Some people suffer
from anxiety, and they are aware of it, the same
way as they know they have blonde hair or they
are fond of chocolate chip ice cream. But the
symptoms for other people may be subtle.
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Most Common Symptoms of Anxiety
Feeling irritable, restless or tense A persistent
sense of imminent danger, panic A persistently
increased heart rate Breathing rapidly Sweating Ag
itation Feeling tired Trouble concentrating or
thinking about anything other than the present
worry Having trouble sleeping Experiencing
gastrointestinal problems Though it is impossible
to live with anxiety disorders, there are ways to
manage so you dont have to continue living in a
state of fear. With the proper treatment, youll
learn to manage your general anxiety.
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How is anxiety treated?
Standard treatment for anxiety involves
psychological counselling and therapy. This
might include psychotherapy, such as
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or a
combination of therapy and counselling. CBT aims
to recognize and alter the maladaptive thought
patterns that can precipitate an anxiety disorder
and troublesome feelings, limit distorted
thinking, and change the scale and intensity of
reactions to stressors. This helps people manage
how their body and mind react to specific
triggers. Psychotherapy is another treatment
that involves talking with a trained mental
health professional and working to the root of an
anxiety disorder. Sessions might explore the
triggers of anxiety and possible coping
strategies.
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Final Thoughts
Today, more so than ever, anxiety and other
mental health issues have become an important
topic for discussion. So it is important to find
the best possible method like Anxiety therapy in
Montreal. Anxiety counselling in Montreal is a
highly effective and safe procedure to overcome
anxious thoughts and feelings.