Anxiety

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What Is Anxiety?

Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed before a big presentation. It's a persistent feeling of unease and worry that interferes with daily living.

It can manifest in various ways, including:

Physical symptoms: Racing heart, shortness of breath, sweating, muscle tension, headaches, stomachaches.

Emotional symptoms: Constant worry, fear, irritability, difficulty concentrating, feeling on edge

Behavioral symptoms: Avoiding situations that trigger anxiety, difficulty sleeping, isolating yourself.

Who Can Get Anxiety?

Someone who, as a child, exhibited extreme shyness or behavioral restraint—an introverted personality.

those who experienced a difficult and demanding early life, an unpleasant upbringing or traumatic events during childhood or adulthood.A family history of anxiety disorders.

Many physical health conditions, including thyroid disorders, heart arrhythmias, excessive coffee consumption, and drug use, can also cause feelings of anxiety.

Symptoms of Anxiety

Excessive worries: excessive and ongoing worry and anxiety about everything, even common, everyday problems. The worry is out of proportion to the situation at hand, hard to manage, and physically taxing.

Fearfulness: People who are anxious fear that they will have panic attacks or mistakenly believe that their symptoms are heart attacks. People who are anxious often worry that they have serious illnesses (cancer, heart attacks, etc.). They frequently go to the hospital for checkups even though all reports are normal.

Nervousness / (social phobia): It is characterized by fear of being poorly perceived or assessed by others.

Physical signs: It’s critical to recognize the outward manifestations of anxiety disorders. because most people misinterpreted it and went for a check-up to the cardiologist or gastroenterology. Anxiety disorders can manifest as stomach problems, indigestion, acid reflux, constipation, many trips to the bathroom, “gabharaman” and “munjaro,” chest pain, and frequent urination.

Treatment

The goal of GAD treatment is to enhance both mental and physical well-being and to encourage communication with the people, places, and situations that used to bother the patient.
There are numerous medication types that can be used to help reduce symptoms of anxiety disorders, depending on the sort of ailment you have.

The various kinds of drugs that are prescribed to treat anxiety include:

  • SSRIS, or selective serotonin receptor uptake inhibitors.
  • INHIBITORS OF SEROTONIN AND NOREPINEPHRINE REUPTAKE (SNRIS).

Tri-cyclic antidepressants for anxiety disorders.

Anxiety and panic disorders can also be treated with sedative/anxiolytic drugs. These medications support peaceful sleep and aid in mental calm.

Most anxiety symptoms go away in 10 to 15 days, but if medication is stopped too soon, the symptoms come back. Because of this, you should see your physician before quitting any medications (these medications must be used under a specialist’s supervision).

Psychotherapy / Counselling

Anxiety disorders are commonly treated with psychotherapy. The application of “talk therapy” by our mental health professionals significantly lessens anxiety symptoms and helps with panic attack management.

CBT stands for cognitive behaviour therapy.

Cognitive behaviour therapy is the psychotherapy modality that works the best.

It has been demonstrated that CBT, which focuses on present problems and situations, is beneficial for both adult and paediatric patients.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), frequently a short-term, structured treatment, focuses on the conscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to anxiety.

How To Control Your Anxiety?

While medication or psychotherapy is necessary for most individuals with anxiety disorders to alleviate their symptoms, an individual’s way of life can have a significant impact.

Work out

  • One of the best ways to reduce stress is to exercise.
  • It might improve your mood and keep you healthy.
  • Increase the amount and intensity of your workout gradually after starting out cautiously. begins with two walks of fifteen minutes each, one in the morning and one in the evening. Increase the intensity of your workout gradually to include outdoor sports, cycling, and the gym.

Yoga

  • Regular yoga practise helps us live lives that are considerably less stressful and anxious.
  • It encourages keeping the body and mind healthy. Daily yoga practice is necessary to prevent recurrent panic and anxiety attacks.
  • By raising the brain’s oxygen content, doing Suryanamaskar for 30 minutes in the fresh air releases neurotransmitters like endorphin and serotonin, which help fight depression and anxiety.

Meditation

  • There are numerous advantages to meditation. The ability to manage worry is among its most significant advantages.
    Additionally, it lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and improves the quality of sleep. Furthermore, meditation can strengthen immunity, give you more energy, and help you focus better.

Avoid alcohol and drugs & Eat healthy

  • Anxiety may be exacerbated or caused by certain drugs. Drinking alcohol can make your anxiety symptoms worse every day.
  • Eating a healthy diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seafood, and eggs may help reduce anxiety.

Quit smoking

  • Caffeine and nicotine both exacerbate anxiety.
  • We can assist you in your deaddiction process if you are unable to quit on your own.

Sound sleep

  • Sleeping well for 7-8 hours is necessary for a healthy mind. If you’re not getting enough sleep, you could feel exhausted and anxious. Avoid using a laptop, phone, or television right before bed. Take a warm bath before going to bed.

How We Can Help!

Taking the first step towards mental health wellness is crucial. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start your journey to better mental health. We are here to help you every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is psychiatrist, and what do they do ?

  • When should you consult a psychiatrist?

    If any negative mood state, anxiety, insomnia, appetite change, emotional disturbance, substance dependence, or any other symptom affecting thought, mood, or sleep persists for more than two weeks, you should consult a psychiatrist. Conversely, any symptoms causing acute distress should not be ignored and should be discussed with your doctor.

  • Are psychiatric medicines addictive ?

    It's a myth that psychiatrists prescribe medicines to make patients sleep throughout the day and that these medicines will cause dependence that patients can never overcome. Barring a few exceptions, most psychiatric medications are non-sedative. Irregular treatments, self-modulation of doses, and irregular lifestyles can hamper your treatment. Psychiatric medications taken under the supervision of a psychiatrist are not addictive.

  • Is lifelong medication necessary once I initiate treatment?

    Treatment duration is influenced by various factors, including your diagnosis, the seriousness of your condition, how long you've experienced symptoms, any other medical conditions you have, and how consistently you adhere to treatment plans. It's important not to stigmatize psychiatric illnesses and to actively seek the help you need.

  • Is it wise to seek professional advice from a psychiatrist regarding sexual concerns?

    Seeking help from a psychiatrist for sex-related issues is important because over 75% of such problems stem from psychological stress, performance anxiety, or fear of failure. Only a qualified psychiatrist can provide proper treatment, unlike unqualified practitioners or self-proclaimed experts. It's crucial to opt for scientific solutions rather than falling prey to quacks, fake hakims, or babas.

  • What treatments options do psychiatrist offers ?

  • Why choose Dr. Pradip Dalsaniya as psychiatrist?

    Dr. Pradip Dalsaniya stands out as one of the youngest consultant psychiatrists in Rajkot, holding an M.D. degree in psychiatry. With over a decade of experience across various regions of Gujarat, he has effectively addressed numerous chronic and challenging psychiatric cases. Dr. Dalsaniya is renowned for his exceptional counseling abilities, humility, enthusiasm, and attentive listening skills.

  • Is gaming or using smartphone too much, an issue?

    Social media, online games, gambling, texting – a smartphone has put up on our fingers too many options to explore. Commonly screen time should not be more than 1 hour/Day.

    Our use of smartphone is an addictive behaviour & in generations to come this will be for sure a bigger addicted to this than any substance.

  • Is marriage in a person with mental illness possible?

    There are more than 300 psychiatric diagnosis. As per the severity, available treatment and good rehabilitation of patient they can lead a normal life. Most of the psychiatric illness have no issues in marriage. But if you are suffering from any such illness or your chosen partner is found to be suffering, contact your nearby psychiatrist to understand the viability.