Anxiety disorders are a common condition.
We all get anxious from time to time.
Anxiety is a normal reaction to how we cope with every day life.
But when your worries become excessive and your fears turn irrational, you be suffering form an anxiety disorder.
In America alone, an estimated 40 million people are inflicted with this condition.
Much is known about anxiety disorders, from the signs and symptoms, the different types to treatment options.
And although researchers don't know the exact reason people get anxiety disorders, they do know that there are many factors that are involved.
Usually one factor alone won't cause the disorder, it has to be several of these factors working together and over a period of time.
Here, we will discuss anxiety disorders and their causes.
GENETICS If you were raised by highly sensitive parents, there's a chance you may develop an anxiety disorder.
Research shows that anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder tend to be hereditary.
There is also some indication that social anxiety may be caused by genetic factors as well.
MEDICAL DISEASES Certain medical illnesses such as anemia and thyroid problems can also cause anxiety symptoms.
Other causes can be due to hypoglycemia, mitral valve prolapse, tumors and neurological illnesses.
If you develop anxiety symptoms, it's best to seek out a doctor first to rule out any of the above diseases.
STRESS Over time, when you excessively stress over things, your body can trigger the fight - or flight response.
Your body then mistakenly reacts to daily situations like they are dangerous.
If you are overworked, don't get enough sleep, don't eat right and don't get exercise, this can cause unnecessary stress and trigger anxiety.
CHEMICAL IMBALANCE People with social anxiety disorder and other emotional disorders most likely have an abnormality in parts of their anxiety response system and the way it functions.
The balance of your brain chemicals can also be affected by recreational drug use.
This can lead to high levels of anxiety and even an attack.
PERSONALITY The way you think affects how you see the world and how you deal with stress.
If you are a negative person and always think the worst, you'll be more prone to anxiety disorders.
Don't let anxiety disorders and their causes put a strain on your life.
As we discussed earlier, the factors that cause us to have them all have to be working together.
The good news is that you can change some of those factors.
You can change your personality.
If you're a negative thinker, try to have some positive thoughts.
Work on building better coping skills and try to view the world in a better light.
You can also change your stress level.
Make sure you eat a balanced diet, eat enough sleep, make time for exercise and you should be free of anxiety.
We all get anxious from time to time.
Anxiety is a normal reaction to how we cope with every day life.
But when your worries become excessive and your fears turn irrational, you be suffering form an anxiety disorder.
In America alone, an estimated 40 million people are inflicted with this condition.
Much is known about anxiety disorders, from the signs and symptoms, the different types to treatment options.
And although researchers don't know the exact reason people get anxiety disorders, they do know that there are many factors that are involved.
Usually one factor alone won't cause the disorder, it has to be several of these factors working together and over a period of time.
Here, we will discuss anxiety disorders and their causes.
GENETICS If you were raised by highly sensitive parents, there's a chance you may develop an anxiety disorder.
Research shows that anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder tend to be hereditary.
There is also some indication that social anxiety may be caused by genetic factors as well.
MEDICAL DISEASES Certain medical illnesses such as anemia and thyroid problems can also cause anxiety symptoms.
Other causes can be due to hypoglycemia, mitral valve prolapse, tumors and neurological illnesses.
If you develop anxiety symptoms, it's best to seek out a doctor first to rule out any of the above diseases.
STRESS Over time, when you excessively stress over things, your body can trigger the fight - or flight response.
Your body then mistakenly reacts to daily situations like they are dangerous.
If you are overworked, don't get enough sleep, don't eat right and don't get exercise, this can cause unnecessary stress and trigger anxiety.
CHEMICAL IMBALANCE People with social anxiety disorder and other emotional disorders most likely have an abnormality in parts of their anxiety response system and the way it functions.
The balance of your brain chemicals can also be affected by recreational drug use.
This can lead to high levels of anxiety and even an attack.
PERSONALITY The way you think affects how you see the world and how you deal with stress.
If you are a negative person and always think the worst, you'll be more prone to anxiety disorders.
Don't let anxiety disorders and their causes put a strain on your life.
As we discussed earlier, the factors that cause us to have them all have to be working together.
The good news is that you can change some of those factors.
You can change your personality.
If you're a negative thinker, try to have some positive thoughts.
Work on building better coping skills and try to view the world in a better light.
You can also change your stress level.
Make sure you eat a balanced diet, eat enough sleep, make time for exercise and you should be free of anxiety.
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