Author: Bettie Moore

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Anxiety 101

Anxiety disorders have taken over almost a quarter of the population. It is an alarming problem in society that really needs to be taken care of.

Here’s a brief discussion about anxiety and everything you need to know:

What it really is

  • Anxiety is an emotion we experience from time to time. It is what we feel every time we are in a situation we’re not used to. It is characterized by being easily irritated, ill-tempered, worried, insecure, and excessive loneliness. A small amount of anxiety is good, but too much may indicate a serious underlying problem.
  • Frequent anxiety attacks may be bad and could develop into anxiety disorders such as GAD and depression. Also, anxiety tends to stop people from doing what they want and reaching their goals.
  • Patients suffering from abnormal cases of anxiety can become physically weaker. This is because unstable mental health affects the whole system of the body—starting from the digestive down to the very critical cardiovascular system.

Characteristics

  • It can happen to anyone.
  • It can be triggered by anything, even the tiniest bit of inconvenience.
  • Entertaining anxiety causes frequent attacks and could lead to abnormal cases.
  • Fears and stress are the top external factors that contribute to high anxiety levels.

Overcome

The best way to overcome—aside from seeking professional help—is to do the things you love without minding what others will say. Extend your boundaries and get out of your comfort zone. Leaving from someone else’s box and creating your own is good and actually healthy in maintaining your mental health.

Take trips alone and do things exactly how you want it. Never compromise your own goals. Break the norms and teach yourself to have a positive outlook in life—because remember, Fear and Stress are the best friends of Anxiety.

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Anxiety at Home

Although the home is where a person’s heart is, at some point, home is also the first place a person tends to grow apart from.

The emotional development and the construction of a person’s behavioral pattern start at home.  The first people that a person engages with are the people he grew up with.

Anxiety can seem like a harmless feeling. It comes, and it goes. Anxiety can be intense, and sometimes, it really demands to be felt. Keep in mind, though, that your home is no place to embank anxiety with, and it shouldn’t trigger anxiety disorders.

You, as a parent, have to be observant of the ambiance of your home. See to it that your family talks regularly and issues are being properly resolved.

One more thing is that you should always remember that you yourself are also prone to anxiety disorders—from your stressful days at work to doing exhausting household tasks. In that case, you should always be open to your family members and work on it together.

Have frequent recreational activities together to develop your family bond even more. Also, it is advised to have a mental health checkup once in a while to ensure a sound mental system for everyone in your home.

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Workplace Anxiety

Work-life balance is a principle that universities and colleges tend to imprint on students’ minds. Right after graduation and upon having the right job, little did they know that this principle is more of a dream than a philosophy.

Recent studies reveal that the most stressful locations include the workplace. Employees, fond of getting their job done and earn, tend to neglect their own health. They tend to overwork, sleep late, and skip meals. Their physical body may already be immune to these stressful activities, but their mental system isn’t.

37% of fatalities linked with mental illnesses were due to mental disorders caused by workplace anxiety. In order to prevent having one, here are 5 tips that might actually help:

  1. Time management. Cramming is really stressful. And as we know, mental disorders start from engaging in too many stressful activities. Achieve and keep up on your deadlines by managing your time. As soon as a project needs to be submitted and deadlines need to be met, make a schedule of the things you should do. This will help you track your progress and increase productivity.
  2. Make mistakes. This is one useful tip to success given by Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook founder. Being obsessed with perfection is a bad trait and attracts stressful vibes. Being afraid to make mistakes is one of the factors that can trigger anxiety. Making mistakes is actually good because it will help you learn. Pushing one’s self to his limits just to prove perfection should be avoided.
  3. Calm breathing. Calm breathing is an exercise where you take deep breaths while being in a relaxed position. This is helpful in times where you are experiencing panic attacks or emotional breakdowns. This exercise also relieves stress and puts the heart rate back to normal.

Don’t be a victim of over anxiousness. Stay healthy, be optimistic, and overcome the odds!

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Normal vs. Abnormal Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal emotion we feel when we’re having problems, feeling lonely and having personal issues. However, there are certain levels of anxiety that are critical and we really need to keep an eye on.

Normal Anxiety

  • Normal anxiety occurs depending on a situation and the anxiousness level matches the extremity of the situation.
  • Anxiety attacks are very occasional, not severe and not prolonged. Also, it has a minimal effect on a person’s life in general.
  • This type of anxiety is normally caused by reminiscing memories, having regrets, and non-achievement of a certain task.

Abnormal Anxiety

  • Abnormal anxiety has different types such as GAD, Panic attacks, Phobias, PSTD, etc.
  • Anxiety attacks are observed on a regular basis, it is severe, oftentimes prolonged and interferes with the person’s life.
  • The anxiety level is out of proportion when it is matched with the extremity of the situation which triggered the anxiety attack.

If you are suffering from these type of symptoms and learned that you’re experiencing the abnormal type, it’s better to seek professional help before it’s too late.

Always be aware of your mental health status by regularly having consultations or mental exercises with your doctor.

Nonetheless, we shouldn’t wait until anxiety takes over our lives. It can have fatal consequences.