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Signs and how to tackle anxiety
Anxiety attacks, also known aspanic attacks, are episodes of intense panic or fear. Anxiety attacks usually occur suddenly and without warning. Sometimes there’s an obvious trigger— getting stuck inan elevator, for example, or thinking aboutthe big speech you have to give—but in other cases, the attacks come out of the blue.Anxiety attacks usually peak within ten minutes, and they rarely last more than thirty minutes. But during that short time, the terror can be so severe that you feel asif you’re about to die or totally lose control.The physical symptoms of anxiety attacks are themselves so frightening that many people believe they’re having a heart attack. After an anxiety attack is over, you may be worried about having another one,particularly in a public place where help isn’t available or you can’t easily escape.Symptoms of anxiety attacks include:*.Surge of overwhelming panic*.Feeling of losing control or going crazy*.Heart palpitations or chest pain*.Feeling like you’re going to pass out*.Trouble breathing or choking sensation*.Hyperventilation*.Hot flashes or chills*.Trembling or shaking*.Nausea or stomach cramps*.Feeling detached or unreal
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to danger, an automatic alarm that goes off when you feel threatened, under pressure, or are facing a stressful situation.In moderation, anxiety isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, anxiety can help you stay alert and focused, spur you to action, and motivate you to solve problems. But when anxiety is constant or overwhelming, when it interferes with your relationships and activities, it stops being functional—that’s when you’ve crossed the line from normal, productive anxiety into the territory of anxiety disorders.Do your symptoms indicate an anxiety disorder?If you identify with several of the following signs and symptoms, and they just won’t go away, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder.*.Are you constantly tense, worried, or on edge?*.Does your anxiety interfere with your work, school, or family responsibilities?*.Are you plagued by fears that you know are irrational, but can’t shake?*.Do you believe that something bad will happen if certain things aren’t done a certain way?*.Do you avoid everyday situations or activities because they cause you anxiety?*.Do you experience sudden, unexpected attacks of heart-pounding panic?*.Do you feel like danger and catastropheare around every corner?
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to danger, an automatic alarm that goes off when you feel threatened, under pressure, or are facing a stressful situation.In moderation, anxiety isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, anxiety can help you stay alert and focused, spur you to action, and motivate you to solve problems. But when anxiety is constant or overwhelming, when it interferes with your relationships and activities, it stops being functional—that’s when you’ve crossed the line from normal, productive anxiety into the territory of anxiety disorders.Do your symptoms indicate an anxiety disorder?If you identify with several of the following signs and symptoms, and they just won’t go away, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder.*.Are you constantly tense, worried, or on edge?*.Does your anxiety interfere with your work, school, or family responsibilities?*.Are you plagued by fears that you know are irrational, but can’t shake?*.Do you believe that something bad will happen if certain things aren’t done a certain way?*.Do you avoid everyday situations or activities because they cause you anxiety?*.Do you experience sudden, unexpected attacks of heart-pounding panic?*.Do you feel like danger and catastropheare around every corner?
Friday, June 27, 2014
Effect of Anxiety
We all know what anxiety feels like. Your heart pounds before a big presentation or a tough exam. You get butterflies in your stomach during a blind date. You worry andfret over family problems or feel jittery at the prospect of asking the boss for a raise. These are all natural reactions.However, in today’s hectic world, many of us often feel anxious outside of these challenging situations as well. If worries, fears, or anxiety attacks seem overwhelming and are impacting your dailylife, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Fortunately, in addition to anxietytreatments, there are plenty of things you can do to help yourself and reduce your anxiety symptoms, control anxiety attacks, and regain control of your life.
The positive effect of friends
The need for friends is instinctual. Our survival once depended on having friends to hunt and find food with, to help us build shelter and keep our families safe, and for companionship. Today, good friends are just as important. They add a special meaning to life. They help you enjoy the good times and overcome the difficult ones. While strong relationships with friends can be a huge source of fun and pleasure, they are also important for your physical and emotional health.Good friends can:*.Improve your mood.Happiness can be infectious. Spending time with happy and positive friends can elevate your mood and boost your outlook.*.Help you to reach your goals.Whether you're trying to get fit, give up smoking, or otherwise improve your life, encouragement from a friend can really boost your willpower and increase your chances of success.*.Reduce your stress and depression.Having an active social life can bolster your immune system and help reduce isolation, a major contributing factor for depression.*.Support you through tough times.Even if it's just having someone to share your problems with, friends can help you cope with serious illness, the loss of a job or loved one, the breakup of a relationship, or any other challenge in life.*.Support you as you age.As you age, retirement, illness, and the death of loved ones can often leave you isolated. Having people you can turn to for company and support can provide purpose as you age and be a buffer against depression, disability, hardship, and loss. Staying socially engaged as you age keeps you feeling positive and boostsyour happiness.Of course, friendship is a two-way street. Being a good friend to someone brings them all of the above benefits, and boosts your own happiness and sense of self-worth in the process. It also makes youfeel needed and adds purpose to your life. While developing and maintaining a friendship takes time and effort, the many benefits of having a close friend make it a valuable investment.
How to make friends
Good friendships improve all aspects of your life, providing comfort and joy, strengthening your health, providing companionship, and preventing loneliness and isolation. As we age, many of us struggle to make new friends or maintain old friendships. Work, family, and other commitments can all get in the way. While making and keeping friends requires effort,it's an investment that will make your life richer and more pleasurable. Whatever your age or circumstances, it's never too late to make new friends or reconnect with old ones.
Looking for the right career
You may have fallen into the trap of thinking the sole point of work is to bring home enough money to live comfortably. While adequate compensation is importantin any job, it’s not the whole story. If you are unsatisfied with what you do every day, it takes a toll on your physical and mental health. You may feel burned out and frustrated, anxious, depressed, or unable to enjoy time at home knowing another workday is ahead. What’s more, if you don’t find your work meaningful and rewarding, it’s hard to keep the momentumgoing to advance in your career. You are more likely to be successful in a career thatyou feel passionate about.Whether you’re looking to enter the work force for the first time or contemplating a career change, the first step to choosing a fulfilling career is to uncover the activities that get you excited and bring you joy.Discovering new possibilitiesThe first step in considering a career change is to think carefully about what really drives you. You might find it hard to get past thinking about “what pays the most” or “what is most secure,” especially in today’s economy. However, it’s important to first discover your primary interests and passions. This can open doorsto careers that you might not have considered. Once you have that foundation, you can start fine tuning your search for the right career. You may be surprised at how you can fit your passions into a new career.
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