ANXIETY
"My panic is that everyone in the room is breathing away from me"
"Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, or family problems. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships.
There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and various phobia-related disorders."
SYMPTOMS AND PATTERNS
"People with an anxiety disorder may experience excessive fear or worry about a specific situation (for example, a panic attack or social situation) or, in the case of generalized anxiety disorder, about a broad range of everyday situations. They typically experience these symptoms over an extended period – at least several months. Usually they avoid the situations that make them anxious.
Other symptoms of anxiety disorders may include:
trouble concentrating or making decisions
feeling irritable, tense or restless
experiencing nausea or abdominal distress
having heart palpitations
sweating, trembling or shaking
trouble sleeping
having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom."
SELF-CARE
"Self-care can play an important role in supporting treatment. To help manage your symptoms of anxiety and promote your overall well-being, you can:
avoid or cut down on alcohol and don’t use illicit drugs, which can make anxiety worse;
exercise regularly, even if it’s just a short walk;
stick to regular eating and sleeping habits as much as possible and eat a healthy diet;
learn relaxation techniques, such as slow breathing and progressive muscle relaxation; and
develop the habit of mindfulness meditation, even if it’s just a few minutes per day."
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