Are you perceiving situations as more threatening than they are?
Are you facing difficulty in letting go of worries?
Do you have difficulty in concentrating something, or sleeping?
Do you often feel that something bad may happen with you?
Then must read this article, it may be sign of GAD.
What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder
(GAD)?
It is an anxiety disorder which involves irrational, uncontrollable and extreme worrying about actions, events and experiences. GAD can significantly affect a person’s ability to function in daily life as they keep worrying excessively about relationships, career, finances, family, and health problems. It is often characterized by extreme worrying, insomnia, muscle tension, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability and fatigue. “Generalized anxiety disorder typically involves intense and repeated worry that impairs the ability of the patient to function normally in daily life,”.Nearly 20% of people 2 across the globe experience anxiety disorders.
According to a research, a person experiencing GAD for at least 6 months will mainly struggle with feelings of apprehension, worry and tension. The researchers identified the following common symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder:
1- General symptoms (cold chills or hot flushes, tingling sensations or numbness, muscle tension, body aches, inability to relax, restlessness, difficulty swallowing etc).
2- Autonomic arousal symptoms (heart palpitations or faster heart rate, shaking, trembling, sweating & dry mouth).
3- Chest and abdomen symptoms (breathing difficulties, chest pain, abdominal distress, nausea, stomach churning, discomfort, feeling choked etc).
4- Psychological symptoms (derealisation, depersonalisation, intense fear, feeling of losing control, light-headedness, dizziness, passing out etc).
5- Other nonspecific symptoms (being startled or exaggerated responses, difficulty concentrating, difficulty sleeping & persistent irritability)
Apart from therapy, medication and relaxation techniques, certain self-help and coping techniques can also help the sufferer to control their symptoms and deal with generalized anxiety disorder. Here are some helpful coping tips and lifestyle changes:
1. Staying physically active
Studies have shown that regular exercise can effectively reduce anxiety and symptoms of anxiety disorders. Follow a daily exercise routine involving at least 30 minutes of high intensity physical activity for around 3-4 days a week. Exercise is highly effective in reducing stress and anxiety and improving mood.
2. Get enough sleep
Sleep deprivation is closely associated with GAD. Practicing good sleep hygiene and getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep every day can help you relieve anxiety, feel relaxed and experience stable moods.
3. Eat nutritious food
Evidence suggests that poor diet is often linked with low moods and mental health problems. Having a healthy diet involving whole grains, green vegetables & fruits can help to reduce anxiety and increase the happy hormone serotonin to stabilize mood.
4. Avoid substances
Stimulants and substances like nicotine, caffeine, alcohol and recreational drugs often worsen GAD symptoms. Avoiding or limiting consumption of tobacco, coffee, cola, energy drinks, and alcohol can greatly help in coping with chronic anxiety. Moreover, avoiding drugs may be necessary to make sure treatment is effective.
5. Build a support system
Talk to trusted loved ones about your thoughts, emotions and experiences. Build a strong network of people you can rely on when you need help. Having a support system can be highly valuable in your recovery journey.
6- Healing
Healing creates a deep relaxation in mental, emotional and physical level, and give good results to come out of this situation.
Although the treatment process can be challenging and time-consuming, it is crucial that the patient follows the instructions of their doctor, therapist or healer and continues treatment, instead of giving up.
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