Anxiety Disorder

Before we look at some natural remedies and natural cures for anxiety disorder
let’s begin with a quick definition and a description of some common symptoms.
What is Anxiety?

Anxiety can be described as an individual's response to what they interpret to be a worrying of
fearful situation. We all experience anxiety every now and again, it is a natural reaction by our bodies to
increase alertness and assist us in moments of danger. Adrenalin rushes round the body and produces what is known
as a fight or flight response.
When anxious feelings occur frequently and become overwhelming causing an exaggerated startle response or affect
the sufferer’s ability to have a normal functioning life this could well be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
It can sometimes be difficult to establish if you are suffering from an anxiety disorder or are just
experiencing some natural expected symptoms of anxiety due to stressful situations.
To help answer this question there are two renowned tests that can be taken, which allow you to measure the
severity of your anxiety. The Beck Anxiety Inventory and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale.
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety Attacks

Physical symptoms of anxiety attacks may include a rapid heartbeat, palpitations, being short
of breath, stomach butterflies, hyperventilation, feeling faint, dizziness, blurred vision, shaking, tingling in
hands and feet and sweaty palms. Symptoms of mild anxiety attacks could include any of these but usually to a
milder extent and for a lesser period of time.
Besides the physical symptoms of anxiety attacks there are also some emotional and behavioral symptoms which we
will look at now.
Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder

As well as affecting you physically anxiety and panic attack disorders can have a
devastating emotional and behavioral effect. People who suffer from anxiety and panic disorders can have
difficulty concentrating, sleeping and communicating. They may also suffer from intense fear, worry, a feeling
of being out of control, being unable to cope, loss of appetite, depersonalization, feeling the need to escape
the current situation and an impending feeling of doom.
Anxiety and panic attack suffers sometimes try and avoid situations that they believe might
trigger an attack. This can create a vicious circle as the more they manage to avoid a situation the more they
strengthen their fear of it, therefore increasing the chance of suffering an attack when next faced with that
situation. They in fact condition themselves to be fearful of it.
Causes of Anxiety Attacks

So what are the causes of anxiety attacks?
Anxiety attacks are caused by the body’s reaction to a perceived threat whether real or imagined.
People who suffer from an anxiety or panic disorder may have been subjected to ongoing stress or been involved in,
or witnessed a horrific event. The causes of anxiety attacks have also been linked to subconscious conflict and
biochemical imbalances. Drug and alcohol withdrawal can cause anxiety attacks as can cases of low blood sugar
levels and a lack of vitamin B.
Natural Remedies and Natural Cures for Anxiety
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