Anxiety

Anxiety. By: Aminath shamkha.

Why learn about anxiety?. Many people don’t understand anxiety and think that: there’s something ‘wrong’ physically they are going crazy they are weird These thoughts make them more anxious.

When anxiety start to become a problem. A nxiety becomes a problem when; Anxiety feelings are overwhelming and have a detrimental impact on performance. Anxiety is so powerful that it prevents us from accomplishing the things we need to do. We have panic attacks because our anxiety is so high. Anxiety is not a passing emotion; it develops over time, becomes entrenched, and influences many aspects of our lives. We find ourselves worrying constantly, either about mundane aspects of daily life, or about events that may or may not occur – or even worrying about worrying..

Some facts about anxiety. Anxiety is adaptive in the sense that it aids us in dealing with real threat. Our species would not have survived if we didn't have a strong threat detection mechanism. Anxiety is not destructive; it is unpleasant, but it is there to assist you. Anxiety does not remain indefinitely; it ultimately fades away..

Some Anxiety symptoms. Heart thumping' is a term for a rapid heart rate. Breathing quickly Sweating Nausea and stomach pains are common side effects. Feeling light-headed or dizzy Chest pain/tightness Feelings of numbness or tingling Unreality vs. a clear image Legs that are heavy choking feelings.

What happens in your mind. Your mind is spinning with the same thoughts over and over. is prone to dwelling on negative experiences and replaying them having trouble concentrating, thinking clearly, or properly focused. has a hard time recalling things has trouble making judgments.

What changes might be seen in behaviour. Poor sleep Loss of appetite or over-eating Decline in academic performance Increase in substance use Withdrawal from friends and activities Lowered sex drive Loss of enjoyment and pleasure AVOIDANCE.

How to manage anxiety. Learn how to be mindful. Acquire the ability to think realistically .Gradually expose yourself to the circumstances you avoid in small steps .Adopt a lifestyle that is anti-anxiety..

mindfulness. Mindfulness is achieved by paying attention to your body, mind, and environment in a nonjudgmental manner. Rather than ruminating in the past or anticipating the future, mindfulness is about being awake and aware and living in the now. Staying in touch with the present in this way from moment to moment may cause you to have a new experience of yourself, such as feeling less stuck or recognizing greater strength, balance, and confidence in yourself..

Realistic thinking. It involves slowing down and considering all aspects of a situation - positive, negative and neutral, before reaching a conclusion or decision about a course of action It means looking at yourself, others and the world in a fair and balanced way.

How to develop realistic thinking. Keep an eye on how you speak to yourself. (Learning Mindfulness skills can assist us in becoming more aware of this.) 2. Recognize the thoughts that cause you to feel anxious.Consider the following questions: What am I thinking at the moment? What is it that makes me nervous? What am I concerned about? Examine your anxious thoughts. Something isn't true just because you believe it .Keep an eye out for the following mental traps :Telling fortunesThinking in terms of black and whiteMind -reading Over-generalization Labelling.

ANTI ANXIETY LIFESTYLE. Eat well Develop a good sleeping pattern Cultivate hobbies and have fun with friends Regular physical exercise will burn off anxiety hormones Be careful about caffeine, alcohol, smoking and drugs Learn relaxation skills- or Mindfulness, Yoga, Tai Chi etc Work towards having a balanced life.