So, when you feel an episode of anxiety and panic overtaking you, what exactly is going on inside your body? Most of the symptoms that I used to complain about the most were a racing heart rate, uncontrolled breathing, sweating, and the feeling that I wanted to bolt down the street running (FEAR). Sometimes when we are overwhelmed by stress and anxiety our bodies react by releasing a chemical called adrenaline, or what I call 'anxiety juice.' You can think of adrenaline as the fuel behind a lot of the symptoms and sensations that you
How Long Will I Have Anxiety?
photo credit: steve.wilde How long must you wait for anxiety and panic to leave you? The truth is that panic and anxiety can be with you for a week, a year, or even the better part of 20 years. This is not meant to scare you but just remind you that you have to be patient. I am sure you're asking yourself how can I be patient? But let me ask you, how could you not be? You have already dealt with this for some time and are still here. I have had anxiety the better part of 9 years, but during that time I have learned to bring my anxiety under
What is Anxiety Disorder?
What is Anxiety Disorder exactly? According to Wikipedia "Anxiety Disorder is a prolonged physiological and mental state characterized by cognitive (mind), somatic (physical symptoms), emotional (feelings), and behavioral abnormalities." It is also "characterized by long-lasting anxiety that is not focused on any particular object or situation." Translation, Anxiety Disorder is a state of worry and fear that is generated by your nervous system, which regulates things like touch, hearing and sight. It can be triggered by heredity, a
How do you cure Anxiety?
photo credit: Umair Mohsin If you are reading this right now then you know exactly how I used to feel all the time. Tired, worried, and complaining about possible diseases like a full fledged hypochondriac. Now, what I propose to do is offer you ways in which you can manage and even cure your anxiety. I will be perfectly honest and admit to you that I have not been cured myself, but curiously I do know the way out. And although I have not cured my anxiety fully, I do have a family, a full time job, normal relationships with others, etc. In
How to Tell If You Have Anxiety Disorder
photo credit: Wm Jas How can you tell if you have anxiety disorder or something like it? For starters, you worry way too much about things that don't really matter. For example, did you lock the car? What will happen if this or that happens? What if is your favorite way to start a sentence even. You do not like to meet new people. You don't like to go out in public, especially movie theaters, restaurants, night clubs, malls or any place were there is a lot of people. Your heart races too fast or too slow, you get sweaty palms when there is
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