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Home -> Shop By Store -> AnxietyAnxietyWhat is Anxiety?Anxiety is a part of normal life. Most people will tend to worry a little about how things might turn out. Anxiety produce exactly the right response to a difficult situation. It can motivate a person to prepare for an exam, to complete an essay or a painting or to deliver a speech, and it can give them the inspiration to produce high qualitywork and perform well. Nervousness in anticipation of a situation is normal, but if you have an anxiety disorder, exaggerated anxiety can impede your performance. People with anxiety disorders may be unable to find ways of coping with or reducing their feelings of anxiety. Generalized anxiety disorder affects between 2 to 3% of people of all ages, even children and teenagers. Women are twice as likely as men to experience generalized anxiety. Causes A number of events can cause generalized anxiety disorder, although it is believed that some people are genetically predisposed to developing it. Other causes can include childhood psychological traumas, moving, changing jobs, divorce, or the death of a loved one. People who grow up in a family where constant worrying is the norm may learn this behavior. Sometimes a chemical imbalance in the brain cause problems with two neurotransmitters called dopamine and serotonin. Neurotransmitters are the brains chemical message carriers, but sometimes their messages can’t get through because the nerve cells they talk to can’t answer for some reason. This causes an imbalance, and an imbalance of dopamine and serotonin can cause anxiety. Symptoms The symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder range from feelings of being tense, constantly tired, afraid, and being unable to make decisions, to feeling restless and irritable. You may also have physical symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, lack of appetite, shortness of breath, chest pain, shaking, sweating, or muscle tension. Symptoms can cause difficulty with concentration, loss of sleep, missed work, and avoidance of social activities. Diagnosed Generalized anxiety disorder is diagnosed when symptoms are observed for six months or longer. Your doctor will perform a complete physical exam and may order tests to rule out other possible causes, such as thyroid disease, hypoglycemia, heart-related conditions, high caffeine intake, depression, or drug or alcohol abuse. |
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