اینگزائٹی(گھبراہٹ) اور فوبیا - घबराहट और फोबिया - Anxiety and phobias

Introduction

Anxiety is a normal human feeling. We all go through this when going through a difficult or difficult time. Fear and panic in general can be helpful in avoiding danger, staying awake, and dealing with problems. However, if these emotions become intense or last for a long time, they can prevent us from doing what we want and our lives can become miserable as a result. A phobia is a fear of a particular situation or object that is not dangerous and usually does not upset people.

 Anxiety symptoms

• ·        Mental symptoms Physical symptoms
• ·        Feeling anxious all the time
• ·        Feeling tired
• ·        Not concentrating
• ·        A feeling of irritability
• ·        Sleep problems Heart palpitations
• ·        Excessive sweating
• ·        Muscle spasms and aches
• ·        Rapid breathing
• ·        to feel dizziness
• ·        Fear of fainting
• ·        indigestion
• ·        Diarrhea

Because of these symptoms, people with panic disorder believe  they have a serious physical illness, and panic worsens these symptoms. Sudden, unexpected panic attacks  are called panic attacks. Anxiety and panic attacks often accompany depression. When we are sad, we lose our appetite and the future looks dark and gloomy.

 Phobia

A person with a phobia has the severe panic symptoms  described above. But they appear when they find themselves in a particular situation where they feel extreme panic. At other times, they don't panic. If you're afraid of dogs, you'll be fine with no dogs  around. If you get dizzy, you should be fine lying on the ground. If you can't deal with the crowd, you'll be comfortable being alone.

 A person with a phobia tries to avoid all situations that might cause them to panic, but  the reality is that over time the phobia gets worse. It can also mean that the life of the affected person becomes dependent on the precautions they must take to avoid these situations. People with this condition know that there is no real danger, they find their fears silly, but they cannot control them. A phobia that started as a result of a traumatic event or an accident is  more likely to go  away.

 Are these common?

One in ten people will experience a painful panic or phobia at some point in their life. However, most people do not seek treatment for it.

Reasons

  Some of us are by nature anxious about everything. Research shows that such a condition can also be inherited through genes. However, even people who are not naturally anxious all the time can panic if they are under constant pressure.

 Sometimes the cause of the panic is very obvious and when the problem is resolved the panic goes away. But some events and situations are so traumatic and terrifying that the panic they cause lingers long after the events are over. These are often life-threatening events such as car or train accidents and fires. People who participate in these events can experience panic and anxiety for months or years even if they are not injured. These symptoms are found in post-traumatic stress disorder.

 Sometimes panic can also be caused by the use of substances such as amphetamines, LSD, or ecstasy. Even the caffeine in coffee is enough to make some of us extremely nervous. On the other hand,    however, it is not known why a particular person experiences panic attacks. Because it is due to their personalities, life events, and changes like childbirth etc. 

Ask for help

If we are under a lot of stress, we will be anxious and scared most of the time. We often face these situations because we know their cause and know when the situation will end. For example, before the driving test, most of us are nervous, but we can control it. We feed because we know that once the test is over, so will the panic.  But some people endure these feelings of panic and fear for a long time, not knowing why they panic and when and how the panic will end. It is difficult to control and often requires someone's help. Often people don't want to get help because they think people will think they're crazy.

 While the reality is that people with panic attacks and fears rarely develop serious mental illnesses. The sooner you ask for help, the better it is to suffer in silence.  People who experience panic and fear do not tell anyone about these feelings, including their family or close friends.Clearly, though, they're not doing well. A person with this problem will look pale, stressed, and  overly startled by normal sounds like a doorbell or a car horn.     They tend to be irritable, which can lead to arguments with loved ones, especially when they don't know why the patient can't do certain things. Although friends and family understand the   pain caused by panic, they think all of these worries are unwarranted. 

Anxiety and Phobia in Children

Most kids get scared sometimes for some reason. This is normal during development. For example, young children become familiar with their caregivers, and if  separated from them for any reason, they become very anxious and stressed. Many children are afraid of the dark or ghosts. These fears usually disappear after adulthood and do not affect the child's life or development.Most children have fears about important events like the first day of school, but after that, this fear subsides and they get used to the new situation and begin to enjoy it.  Adolescents' moods often change. The reasons for their problems can vary, such as their appearance, what others think of them, their relationship with people in general, and their relationship with the opposite sex. in particular. These problems can be overcome by talking about them. However, if these problems become too severe, people may notice that they are not doing well in school, that their behavior has changed, or that their physical condition is not good. If a child or young person feels anxiety, panic, or fear is ruining his or her life, see a family doctor.  Help for people with anxiety and phobias

Discuss the problem

This can be helpful if the problem is immediate, such as a spouse separating, children becoming ill, or losing a job. Talk to? Talk to friends or loved ones you trust, who you value their opinions, and who are good listeners. Maybe they've had a similar problem or know someone who has. In addition to the ability to talk, we can also find out how other people have faced similar problems.

Learn to be calm

Learning a specific way to stay calm can be helpful in managing panic and anxiety. It can be learned in groups, with the help of experts, and we can also learn these methods on our own through books and videos. This practice has real benefits when practiced regularly rather than just when one is having problems.

Psychotherapy

It's a more holistic way of communication that can help us uncover causes of anxiety that we haven't realized yet. This method can be practiced individually or in groups and is usually done weekly for several weeks or months. Psychotherapists may or may not be doctors.

Medicines

Medications may also be used to treat some people with panic attacks and phobias.

 Common sedatives include drugs such as Valium (most sleeping pills fall into this class of drugs). These drugs are very effective at alleviating anxiety but keep in mind that after just four weeks of regular use, people can become addicted and experience unpleasant symptoms when they try to stop. which can last a long time. These drugs are not suitable for the long-term treatment of panic attacks

.Antidepressant medications

Antidepressants can be used for anxiety as well as depression (often prescribed). Some of these drugs have specific effects on certain types of anxiety. One of their downsides is that it takes two to four weeks to take effect and can lead to symptoms like nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, and constipation. Read our brochure on antidepressants for more information.

Beta-blockers

Beta-blockers are commonly used to treat high blood pressure. In small doses, they control body tremors caused by stress and can be taken right before meeting people or speaking in public.