Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders - Anxiety is a spontaneous and natural reaction of the body which includes the brain (psychological) and the body (physical). Anxiety is a mechanism that sets the bell off like an alarm system that turns on when our bodies notice we are about to be harmed. In the course of this time, we feel terrified, panicky, our heart rate goes up, our respiration sequence becomes rapid and labored, our muscles become stiff and we begin shaking. We may possibly feel like vomiting and maybe covered in perspiration. All of these symptoms are due to the adrenalin charge and other chemical substances (hormones) that are being unleashed by our bodies during stressful situations. That is when we sense the desire to get ready for battle and stand up for ourselves or to flee the situation. This is called the fight or flight response.  All of us experience anxiety symptoms at one moment or another. People who suffer from anxiety habitually encounter all kinds of predicaments like panic attacks which is a kind of extreme anxiety called panic disorder. Throughout these types of events individuals feels like they are going crazy, feel helpless and have no control of the situation. According to Charles Goodstein, MD, a clinical professor of psychiatry at New York University Langone Medical Center, the classic panic disorder presentation is the patient arriving to the emergency room with chest pain. This is because they are having symptoms of a heart attack; difficulty breathing, sweating, and nausea.  Besides panic disorders, the NIH lists other anxiety disorders as obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia or social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder(GAD). If you are having anxiety symptoms please seek medical assistance as soon as you can. With the proper anxiety management, your anxiety will be under control which means you will be able to sleep and function better. If you have severe anxiety, it can be treated! So, go to the Doctor and get anxiety treatment without delay if you are not doing something about it. Other ways to deal with your anxiety is to learn relaxation techniques because they will help you decrease stress by slowing your heart rate, lowering your blood pressure, decreasing your breathing, improving concentration, and you will experience a sense of well being. Exercise will also help you relax. When you start feeling apprehensive just go for a little walk and if you are capable, you can go running for a little while or find another kind of activity you enjoy. Keep in mind, you are not alone because millions of people suffer from these types of disorders. Besides looking for medical assistance, it is suggested you join a support group because it will help you deal with your situation better. Besides, those who are having the similar troubles will be able to understand you better.  Return from anxiety disorders to stress and health
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