What Are Symptoms And Causes Of Anxiety?
Symptoms And Causes Of Anxiety
Your chest tightens. Beads of sweat form on your forehead. Your heartbeat quickens. You feel warm, no hot all of a sudden.
It seems to always happen at the worst possible times.
When you’re trying to get ready for bed. When you have a big presentation or deadline at work. Even when you’re about to go out with friends for a fun night out.
You can’t stop it. You can’t control it. It just happens.
You’re tired, irritable, and restless.
This isn’t like you. Well, it wasn’t. When did you turn into this person? You realize you haven’t felt like yourself in a few weeks.
You tried things. A friend suggested CBD but that made you feel tired. Your mom suggested a vacation but that just means a pile of work for you when you return.
Here are the symptoms and causes of anxiety.
The Symptoms
One of the main symptoms of anxiety is fear or worry. The type of symptoms you may be experiencing will depend on n the type of anxiety you’re dealing with, but here are a few of the most common symptoms:
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Fidgeting
Hyperventilation
Increased heart rate
Lack of concentration
Nausea
Panic
Rumination
Sleeping problems
Shortness of breath
Tense
Uneasiness
The Causes
No one knows the exact cause of anxiety. There are several different factors that play a role in who does and doesn’t get anxiety.
Brain Chemistry
The way your brain is wired also plays a role in causing anxiety. If your brain is wired differently and it is affecting your control over your fears and emotions, anxiety is more likely to be seen at some point.
Environmental Factors
Any stressful event that occurs throughout your lifetime could cause anxiety. These types of events could include abuse, the death of a loved one, or witnessing violence.
Genetics
Your family members can pass on certain traits and characteristics like your hair and eye color, height, and blood pressure. Anxiety can also run in families. If your parents showed signs of anxiety while you were growing up, you’re more likely to experience anxiety.
Medical Conditions
Some pre-existing medical conditions can cause anxiety as well. Some heart, lung, or thyroid conditions can show similar symptoms to anxiety. These symptoms can cause or worsen anxiety. Anxiety seen in individuals with other medical conditions can be harder to diagnose. If you’re concerned about other medical conditions, make sure you talk to a doctor to rule out anything in order to receive the best treatment options.
Substance Use and/or Abuse
Anxiety can be caused or worsened by drugs and alcohol. Whether you’re using drugs or abusing them, anxiety may be a factor. Anxiety symptoms may be causing you to use substances, but the substances may be worsening those symptoms as well.
The Treatment
Anxiety is very common. It’s completely normal to experience anxiety from time to time. If and when your anxiety is getting in the way of your daily life, that’s when you know it’s time to reach out for help. Thankfully, there are many treatments available to reduce and manage the symptoms. Here are some tips to help lessen some of the symptoms you may be experiencing:
Learn More
Learning more about anxiety can help you better understand and manage your symptoms.
Focus on Your Health and Wellness
Exercise has been proven to be a natural way to reduce stress and improve your mood. Aim to get your body moving for at least 30 minutes every day.
Another great way to help combat anxiety is to focus on your nutrition. Aim to eat healthy and balanced meals. This will help you feel good from the inside out.
Start Journaling
Taking some time each day to write about your thoughts and feelings can be a great way to express how you’re feeling. It’s also a great tool to look back on later to better understand your triggers and the best ways to cope.
Seek Help
Therapy is a great way to learn about your emotions and behaviors and find ways to better manage and cope with the associated symptoms.
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