Symtoms Of Anxiety
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear and apprehension about what’s to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech,moving to a new place, starting a new job, or taking a test may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous.
Key Takeaways
- Anxiety symptoms are physical (racing heart, tension, restlessness), emotional (constant worry, dread) and behavioural (avoidance).
- Occasional anxiety is normal; persistent symptoms that disrupt life may signal an anxiety disorder.
- Anxiety is treatable with counselling, relaxation techniques and, when needed, medical care.
- MBS Holistic Clinic offers counselling for anxiety in Whitefield, Bangalore.
Anxiety is our body’s way of keeping us safe. For instance, imagine you’re walking home, and you’re dragging your feet because you’re tired. Out of the corner of your eye, you think you see a snake. Suddenly, you forget how tired you are and have a burst of energy that helps you to get away.
If we feel a bit anxious about an assignment that’s due, it can help us to get it done on time. Normal Anxiety is unpleasant, but it may motivate you to work harder and to do a better job. It is a feeling that comes and goes, but does not interfere with your everyday life.
Anxiety is not a disease or illness. It’s a physiological, psychological, and emotional state that results when we behave apprehensively. Worry is an example of apprehensive behavior.
The feeling of fear may be with you all the time. you often worry that something bad will happen. Having difficulty on concentrating and avoid doing things because of anxiety. But if your feelings of anxiety are extreme, last for longer than six months, and are interfering with your life, you may have an Anxiety Disorder. It may prevent you from entering an elevator, crossing the street, or even leaving your home. If left untreated, the anxiety will keep getting worse. So It is important to know the difference between normal feelings of anxiety and an anxiety disorder.
Symptoms of Anxiety
• Feeling frightened, nervous or panicky all the time
• Getting down or depressed
• Racing heart or Palpitations
• Rapid breathing
• Sweaty palms
• Difficulty sleeping
• Low appetite
• Lack of concentration
• Tired and irritable
• Dry mouth
• Trembling
• Chest pain
• Nausea or other stomach upset
• Dizziness
• A feeling of being detached from the world
• Being unable to think, feeling as if the mind has gone blank
• Irrational fear of dying
• Numbness or tingling
• Stomach cramps
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the common symptoms of anxiety?
Racing heart, muscle tension, restlessness, constant worry, difficulty concentrating, irritability and trouble sleeping.
When is anxiety a disorder?
When worry is persistent, excessive and interferes with daily life, work or relationships, even without a clear trigger.
How is anxiety treated?
Through counselling, cognitive and behavioural techniques, relaxation, lifestyle changes and medical support when needed.
Where can I get help for anxiety in Bangalore?
MBS Holistic Clinic offers counselling and holistic therapies for anxiety in Whitefield, Bangalore.
Mr. Mitesh Thakkar is a Counselling Psychologist, Hypnotherapist, and Holistic Mental Health Practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, and emotional wellbeing. He has guided more than 12,000 clients through evidence-based counselling combined with integrative therapeutic approaches at MBS Holistic Clinic, Bangalore.
