We have now seen some changes in physical and mental conditions of her. The present condition can be:
Generalized anxiety disorder
Definition
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a pattern of frequent, constant worry and anxiety over many different activities and events.
Alternative Names
GAD; Anxiety disorder
Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common condition. Stressful life situations or behavior developed through learning may also contribute to GAD.
The disorder may start at any time in life. GAD occurs somewhat more often in women than in men.
Stress
Anxiety disorder can arise in response to life stresses
- Environmental factors: Trauma and stressful events, such as abuse, the death of a loved one, divorce, changing jobs or schools, may lead to GAD. GAD also may become worse during periods of stress. The use of and withdrawal from addictive substances, including alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine, can also worsen anxiety.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Main article: Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder which results from a traumatic experience. Post-traumatic stress can result from an extreme situation, such as combat, natural disaster, rape, hostage situations, more serious kinds of child abuse, or even a serious accident. It can also result from long term (chronic) exposure to a severe stressor,[6] for example soldiers who endure individual battles but cannot cope with continuous combat.( Can she withstand spouse related uncertain life??) Common symptoms include hypervigilance, flashbacks, avoidant behaviors, anxiety, anger and depression.[5]
Separation anxiety
Main article: Separation anxiety disorder
Separation anxiety disorder (SepAD) is the feeling of excessive and inappropriate levels of anxiety over being separated from a person or place. Separation anxiety itself is a normal part of development in babies or children, and it is only when this feeling is excessive or inappropriate that it can be considered a disorder. Separation anxiety disorder affects roughly 7% of adults and 4% of children, but the childhood cases tend to be more severe, in some instances even a brief separation can produce panic
Anxiety disorders
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Anxiety disorders are a type of mental illness characterized by severe anxiety that interferes with a person's life. Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of fear, uneasiness, or concern that something bad is about to happen.
Anxiety disorders include:
- Generalized anxiety disorder, which involves several months of ongoing physical symptoms that occur along with anxiety.
- Panic disorders, which involve repeated episodes of sudden fear and feelings of danger or impending doom, along with physical symptoms.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder, which involves frequent, repeated thoughts leading to repeated or persistent behavior (such as excessive hand-washing).
- Post-traumatic stress disorder, which involves reliving a traumatic event (such as a war experience or rape) and feelings of numbness and disinterest in daily activities.
These disorders can be treated with medications and/or counseling.
Symptoms of Anxiety
The following are symptoms that can be experienced by those in an anxiety state.
Physical Symptoms
- Headaches
- Blurred vision
- sweating
- Chest pains
- Physical Fatigue
- Pins and Needles
- Frequent use of Toilet
- Hands ⁄ Body ⁄ Legs shaking
- Faintness ⁄ Fainting
- Hot Flushes
- Choking sensation
- Jelly like legs
- Agitation
- Light Headed
- Flushed face
- Lump in the throat
- Racing ⁄ Thumping heart
- Diarrhoea
- Hyperventilation
- Breathing difficulties
- Stomach churning
- Neck & overall tension
- Sounds amplified
- Muscle spasms
- Anxiety ⁄ Panic attacks
- Blushing
Mental ⁄ Emotional symptoms
- Feelings of bewilderment
- Going mad
- Indecision
- Suggestibility
- Loss of Confidence
- Difficulty concentrating
- Disintegration ⁄ Depersonalization (a feeling of falling apart)
- Afraid of making a fool of oneself amongst others
- Feelings of guilt ⁄ Sorrow ⁄ Disgrace
- Short term memory loss
- What's the point ⁄ What's the use
- The struggle is becoming ⁄ Has become too much
- Feeling alone ⁄ Lost within oneself
- Perfectionist
- Little or no motivation
- Fear of the unknown
- Feelings of unreality ( such as )
- Detached from surroundings
- In a maze
- Dark tunnel
- Deep hole
- In a different world
- Mentally Detached
- Obsessive thoughts
- Compulsive actions
- Afraid of harming someone
- Weird strange thoughts
- Thoughts of suicide
- Thoughts or songs that wont stop
- Overwhelmed by sadness ( eg. News on TV )
- Overreacting mentally ⁄ Emotionally ⁄ Verbally
- Becoming short tempered
- Fear
While this is an extensive list of symptoms please be assured you will only ever experience some of them as I did. Even more so I also want to reassure you that complete recovery from any of these symptoms is possible with the right help.
Furthermore as frightening as they are, these symptoms cannot harm you. They are not serious. I repeat, they are not serious. There is no edge to go over. These feelings will never grow beyond your control.
11 Things to Say to Someone with Depression / Anxiety:
What to say:
1. I'm here for you
2. You're not alone in this.
3. You matter, You are important to me.
4. Love: Do you want a hug?
5. Reassure: We are not on this earth to see through one another, but to see one another through.
6. When all this is over, I'll still be here and so will you.
7. I can understand what you are feeling, I offer my compassion.
8. I'm not going to leave you or abandon you.
9. I love you. (Say this only if you mean it.)
10. We'll get through this together: I'm sorry that you're in so much pain. I am not going to leave you. I am going to take care of myself, so you don't hurt again.
11. I will ensure that We get through this together
What NOT to say:
Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Try not to be so depressed. Haven't you grown tired of all this "me, me, me" stuff yet?
The "person cause" and the affected with AD must see the mental health expert immediately. Or same can cause lot of complications and ruin professional career too as such condition can affect domestic, family, social and professional working. Stitch in time saves nine.
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