Physical anxiety is manifested in numerous ways including headaches, stomach disorders, and overwhelming fatigue. All of these symptoms result in increased stress on the body and on the mind and can eventually lead to the rapid deterioration of physical stability and mental acuity.
Treatment for physical anxiety can range from simple stress reduction techniques, including meditation and self hypnosis, to more severe treatment programs revolving around drug and behavior modification therapy.
The key to determining the appropriate treatment for your symptoms is to first understand the six primary types of anxiety. This information is helpful to have in mind when you are discussing options with your doctor.
Six primary disorders that lead to physical anxiety are:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
People diagnosed with GAD are typically anxious at some level all the time. They suffer from frequent severe headaches, stomach disorders, and constant fatigue. GAD can lead to a breakdown in the body’s immune system and eventually to a physical and mental breakdown.
Panic Attacks / Disorders
People suffering from panic attacks experience unprovoked episodes of anxiety and panic, sometimes lasting as long as 30 - 45 minutes at a time. These people also often suffer from agoraphobia, a fear of open or public places.
Phobias
Phobia sufferers are irrationally fearful of specific situations, objects, or activities. Fear of water. Fear of flying. Fear of heights. These are all phobias.
Social Anxiety
Sufferers of social anxiety have a paralyzing fear of being humiliated in public and are usually obsessed with what other people think of them.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD sufferers demonstrate physical anxiety through the tendency to have uncontrollable thoughts that lead to compulsive, repetitive behaviors such as hand washing over and over.
Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is more common in, but not limited to, children. Sufferers exhibit extreme agitation and anxiety when taken out of their own “safe” environment.
These six types of anxiety cover the majority of the sources of physical anxiety. Please discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
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This post was written by admin on May 10, 2009
