What is anxiety? It usually refers to what we call irritable mood, which can be manifested as restlessness, worry, and a feeling that something terrible is going to happen, often accompanied by headache, dizziness, palpitation, shortness of breath, easy sweating, dry mouth , frequent urination For most people, anxiety is a common and unpleasant emotional reaction such as physical discomfort.
Moderate anxiety is good for our work and study, but if the degree of anxiety exceeds our tolerance, it can easily lead to the occurrence of anxiety disorders. However, many people only know about anxiety disorders, but they do not know the specific conditions of anxiety disorders. , but don’t know much about it. In fact, anxiety disorder is not as simple as you think.
Modern society is under great pressure of competition and life, so it is inevitable that everyone will feel anxious. Temporary anxiety is okay, but if it develops into an anxiety disorder, it will not only threaten the patient's mental and physical health, but also affect the patient's normal work, life, study and social interaction. Therefore, it is necessary for patients with anxiety disorders to clearly understand the various conditions of anxiety disorders.
There are many causes of anxiety disorders, and the prevalence rate among women is significantly higher than among men. Moreover, the physiological symptoms of anxiety disorders are ever-changing and can be mainly divided into two categories: sudden, severe, relatively short-term severe anxiety, accompanied by profound cognitive, physiological and behavioral changes, called acute anxiety; persistent mild anxiety. Degree anxiety, which is qualitatively and quantitatively different from the former, is called chronic anxiety.
The cause and pathogenesis of anxiety disorders are relatively complex, and they are mainly related to one's own psychological state. Different types of anxiety disorders have different causes. Those who have low self-esteem, low self-confidence, are timid, cautious, and easily nervous, anxious or have mood swings in response to minor setbacks or physical discomfort are all at high risk for anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders mainly include acute anxiety and chronic anxiety, and the symptoms also vary to varying degrees.
1. Acute anxiety disorder: also called panic disorder , the main characteristics are sudden, unpredictable, recurring, and intense panic experiences, usually lasting 5-20 minutes, accompanied by a sense of impending death or loss of control. Patients often Experience the fear and terror of approaching a catastrophic outcome. At this time, patients usually have a more serious feeling of being unable to breathe, dying, and having no control over their whole body. During the attack, the patient may run around, shout loudly, and be terrified, and may also be accompanied by severe autonomic nervous system dysfunction , such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, profuse sweating, Symptoms include abdominal pain, whole-body trembling, or general weakness and inability to stand.
2, chronic anxiety: also called generalized anxiety , it is a common manifestation of anxiety disorders. Patients usually present with unexplained long-term tension, fear, uneasiness, impatience, panic, confusion, restlessness, etc. Symptoms of autonomic nervous system dysfunction also often exist, such as heart palpitations , chest tightness, shortness of breath, dry mouth, diarrhea, frequent urination and urgency, constipation, flushed or pale skin, and even some male patients may experience it. Impotence, premature ejaculation, and other symptoms, while some women will experience symptoms such as menstrual disorders and endocrine disorders.
If you are diagnosed with anxiety disorder, you must treat it promptly. It is recommended that patients use traditional Chinese medicine, one person per person, and targeted medication. If not treated in time, it may also lead to various complications, such as neurasthenia, insomnia, autonomic nervous system disorders, etc.
While actively treating anxiety, patients should also face themselves, believe that they can treat it well, and have confidence in the treatment of anxiety. The second is to change our views on life events, setbacks, and stress. We should know that stress is not all bad and can be regarded as an opportunity to improve our abilities. At the same time, the expectations for yourself should not be too high. The goals you set can be slightly higher than your own abilities. These methods are helpful for the recovery of patients with anxiety disorders.
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