Anxiety Signs and When to Seek Help
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a consistent feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an unknown outcome. It’s a mind and body’s reaction to distress. For example, going to a job/school/college interview or meeting a person for the first time or visiting a new place may cause feelings of nervousness. It is considered to be body’s natural reaction to stress but if the stress is extreme, existing since last 6 months and interfering in your day-to-day activities, you may have an Anxiety Disorder and need support for treatment.
Anxiety disorders are very common across the globe. Statistically, as per World Health Organization (WHO) 3.6% of world population have anxiety. Moreover , it effects 4.6% of females, 2.6% males and 12.8% of children and teenagers worldwide.
The symptoms of anxiety differ from person to person. Few report mild symptoms like butterflies in stomach and racing heart whereas experience loss of control and disconnect between mind and body.
The most common anxiety signs to watch out for are –
1. Nervousness, restlessness, difficulty in controlling worry
2. Sense of impending danger
3. Increased heart rate, breathing rapidly
4. Sweating, trembling, Feeling weak, tired
5. Trouble in concentration, sleeping, gastrointestinal issues
When to see a specialist-
1. Your worry is interfering with your work, relationships, or other parts of your life
Your fear, worry or anxiety is upsetting to you and difficult to control
You feel depressed, have trouble with alcohol or drug use, or have other mental health concerns along with anxiety
You think your anxiety could be linked to a physical health problem
You have suicidal thoughts or behaviours — if this is the case, seek emergency treatment immediately
Your worries may not go away on their own, and they may get worse over time if you don't seek help. See your doctor or a mental health provider before your anxiety gets worse.
It's easier to treat if you get help early.
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