What is anxiety?

Answer 1

Anxiety or panic attacks are emotional anxious states usually marked by psycho-physiological responses to anticipation of unreal or imagined danger, outwardly resulting from unrecognized intra-psychic conflict. Stress is known to be the one common root cause and soon enough these physiological changes of anxiety and stress affect all aspects of an individual’s health and well being.

Anxiety and related stress can manifest in many ways and have been collectively grouped under anxiety disorders for a better understanding.

What do Anxiety Disorders Mean?

Anxiety disorders refer to a group of disabling nervous conditions that are characterized by irrational emotional reactions towards situations which the person can normally handle. These nervous conditions may arise suddenly or develop gradually over a period of several years.

In chronic conditions, anxiety disorders may impair or prevent normal daily activities.

Anxiety disorders may manifest as one or more of the following conditions:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): It is characterized by chronic and long-lasting anxiety that has an unspecific focus and is exaggerated by worry and stress, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): It is characterized by recurrent, distressing and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behavior (compulsions) such as repetitive hand-washing, counting, checking or cleaning.

Panic disorders: It is characterized by sudden and intense attacks of fear that causes increased heart rate, dizziness, trembling, nausea and difficulty in breathing.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): This develops after exposure to a terrifying event in which a serious physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, military combat or accidents.

Social phobia (social anxiety disorder): It is characterized by an overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations, such as fear of speaking in formal or informal situations. This condition is usually brought on by an irrational and intense fear of being negatively judged by others.

Most cases of anxiety disorders are resolved with treatment. However, the condition can exacerbate over time, if left untreated.

Causes of Anxiety Disorders

Some of the risk factors that may trigger an anxiety disorder are:

Disturbances in the flow of the biofield energy

A family history of anxiety

History of abuse or violence

Stress

Emotional distress or fear, such as stage fright or family disputes

Personality characteristics like low self-esteem or poor coping skills

Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are usually a combination of psychological and physical symptoms

Psychological symptoms include:

Apprehension

Fear

Irritability

Impatience

Uncertainty

Poor concentration

Psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and counseling may be recommended in many cases of anxiety disorders.

Physical symptoms include:

Restlessness

Shortness of breath

Increased heart rate ('heart pounding')

Excessive sweating and hot flashes

Trembling and twitching

Headaches

Abdominal pain or diarrhea

Difficulty in swallowing or feeling of a lump in the throat

Muscle tension and pains

Fatigue

Sleep disturbances

Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorder

The medical history, symptoms and a psychological evaluation are usually sufficient to make a diagnosis.

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Answer 2

Anxiety is an intense feeling of nervousness or discomfort.

Answer 3

1) a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

2) desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease.

Answer 4

Anxiety is the state of being anxious - an unpleasant state of nervousness or apprehension.

Answer 5

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. It also a strong desire or concern to do something or for something to happen.