Anxiety-“A Disorder”

In the generation we are living; stress, panic, nervousness is common to all. But when this stress and panic conquer over your mind and you start overthinking constantly without even the things which has happened is a point of disorder. The people who face constant fear, worry and overwhelming can be the victims for anxiety. There are different conditions under which anxiety operates. It is the sum cover for other disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

• PANIC DISORDER- It is the worst form of anxiety where you certainly feel irregular heartbeats, can feel sweat and have chest pain. Sometimes you may feel chocking as a heart attack or a panic arrest. You feel danger where there is little or no danger. This leads to panic attacks. Many people undergoes one or two panic attacks in lifetime and vanishes when the situation is normal. Though, some people has this effect for more time if situation worsens. Panic attack could come at any time, when you are in a park, mall, hotel or while driving a car.Trembling, sweat , losing control on yourself , tingling sensations in nerves or dry mouth are the most common symptoms for panic attacks. As soon as you realise a panic disorder, seek a doctor for help. They are not usually dangerous but can worse if proper treatment is not taken.

• SPECIFIC DISORDER- This goes beyond your normal fear, stopping you from doing certain things. Phobia could be of height, dark or flying. The feeling of intense fear from a specific object or situation could lead to anxiety.According to the DSM-5, prevalence rates are approximately 5% in children, 16% in 13- to 17-year-olds, and around 3%-5% in older individuals. Females are more frequently affected than males. This type of disorder is usually developed from age of 5-11 years. Though, phobia can be seen at any age. The most common symptoms are heavy breathing, shaking or trembling. When you feel like escaping from a place is the most sudden and quick symptom of specific phobia disorder. In children, the anxiety could be expressed by freezing, crying, clinging or tantrums. Like all anxiety, this disorder can also be cured by psychiatrist or a mental health specialist.

• SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER- In this type, you worry about others judging you, maybe passing ridiculous comments on you. The self consciousness about yourself has a great impact on yourself. It is a anxiety disorder in which social interactions can lead to irrational anxiety. Lack of confidence or under confidence is the symptom for social anxiety disorder. This could last for some years or life long also. This could be treated by a mental- specialist doctors. It most commonly affect teenagers as compared to elders. It affects a large amount of youngsters.

• GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER- You feel excessive, unrealistic worry and tension with little or no reason can lead to anxiety. These things in huge amount could have certain effect on you. This disorder can occur at any age irrespective of age group you are in. The condition has symptoms similar to panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other types of anxiety. These symptoms include constant worry, restlessness and trouble with concentration. These could be conquered by meditation or medication by doctors. One should visit doctors if you feel hypertension, stress and nausea.You may undergo pain in back, legs even tingling in nerves or twitching of muscles.