Controlling Anxiety

Controlling Anxiety

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Controlling Anxiety

Anxiety Can be Crippling

Not controlling anxiety cripples you and your lifestyle emotionally and psychologically. It does not just affect you and it is not easy to overcome.

It is a disorder that should be taken seriously. However, this issue does not have to always overpower and control you. Two-thirds of the population do not seek help. But you don’t have to become or remain a statistic. You can reclaim your power. Power comes from knowledge and understanding of the disorder. It is important to understand the nature and causes of anxiety before finding appropriate solutions. You can treat the severe anxiety and reclaim your life once and for all.

A normal part of life

It is normal to feel anxious about meeting deadlines at work or meeting someone on a blind date or about finishing that history paper which could make or break your G.P.A. Apprehension helps us to anticipate danger or a difficult situation as it is the outcome of our natural “flight or fight” response to events and stimuli. This process is controlled by stress hormones which allow us to act or run away in dangerous and stressful situations.

Fears Can be Severe

Sometimes these fears can be so severe that you avoid similar objects and events which may trigger uneasy thoughts and feelings. Most of these disorders manifest themselves with similar symptoms once you interact with particular stimuli, stressful environments or with others. Having one or more of these forms can be crippling but can be controlled. There is treatment to the help you control one or more of these types. It is important to remember that you are in control and more so that you deserve peace and harmony. Knowing specifically the form(s) gives you power to take initiative and to find the appropriate solutions to restore peace and balance to your life. But first one must get to the root of the problem.

Causes

This may be caused by abuse, whether it is physical, mental, psychological or emotional. Traumatic events, loss, failures can also create distress. Maladaptive ways of coping and constantly putting the body in a state of stress can also lead to severe anxiety. Environmental, emotional and psychological stress can also create stress. Sometimes it can be caused by waiting to complete tasks at the last minute. Sometimes it may be caused by people pressuring you. Internally, these aspects may create or further influence the negative thought patterns and emotions which creates the fear. Although these thoughts and emotions may prevent healthy socialization and interrupt a normal life, you must remember that you are in control of your life and then begin to take the appropriate steps to manage and heal the disorder.

Treatment

There are various methods used to treat the disorder. Firstly, you have to commit to the change and love yourself enough to accept the change, as acceptance is part of the healing process. Also,you have to accept that there are some things that you can’t control and have to make peace with uncertainty. Only when you have started this process will you begin to make peace within. It is important to note that you are not alone with this problem and you do not have to suffer or feel like a victim.

Even if you suffer from the symptoms, they can be controlled and monitored. Being committed to positive change and having a positive mind set will assist with majority of the healing. Also, in order to become less stressed, you may have to remove yourself from stressful environments and situations until you can maintain control of your emotions. Until you learn how to react normally to stimuli, it is best to avoid certain times of stimuli. In the meantime, writing down thoughts and feelings in a journal will help you monitor the thoughts and emotions can help to pinpoint stressors that trigger.

Practicing methods of relaxation can help with anxiety. Breathing exercises can assist with anxiety by slowing down the individual’s heart rate. Given dread creates shortness of breath, it may be best to improve breathing before the onset of a panic attack. Meditation and yoga are excellent solutions as they improve breathing and relax the mind and body which bring the individual to a more peaceful state.

Learning to manage stress is crucial, especially if it caused by stress. Becoming better at time management may help with meeting deadlines and getting more done without feeling overwhelmed Exercising helps to reduce stress as it creates endorphins which positively impact your mood and well-being. Venting to a loved one or engaging in a healthy and positive hobby may also help to reduce stress as social support can improve health, limit stress and positively impact the quality of life.

Simple lifestyle changes can help. Sufficient sleep may help to relax the body as the body repairs itself at during sleep. It creates a balanced hormonal system which will help to control the stress hormones that are responsible. Sleep also helps to limit anxious thoughts and emotions.

Your diet may affect you. Eating a heavy and healthy breakfast and eating healthy, balances meals will help your body stabilize its blood sugar levels. High or low blood sugar levels may increase jitters as the body is in a state of stress as there is no stability. Limiting the intake of caffeine can reduce extreme episodes. Coffee, tea, chocolate, cola, and energy drinks may trigger attacks. Yet, even with all of these changes, you may need further treatment in severe cases.

You can seek the assistance of a Psychologist or Psychiatrist who may prescribe treatments and techniques which may help to cope. Counseling can help you further understand the root causes and may provide a solution that will specifically help. People suffering with this may also suffer from other psychological problems such as depression. However, even if this is the case, there is hope that you can overcome your disorder. You do not have to feel like a victim and you can create the peace and harmony that you seek.

It may be a disorder that negatively affects you, but tranquility and balance can positively change and dominate your life. By understanding the general and specific causes and by determining the root causes, you can begin the healing process. You can overcome this distress and its root causes by following various methods which will help you live a more peaceful, stable life. It does not need to be a life sentence. Free yourself from the chains and begin the healing process. Peace of mind and power are your birth rite. Use your power well.