Divya Delhi: Anxiety

It's a feeling of intense fear, uneasiness. it's an emotion that causes increased alertness, tension, increased heart rate.

Causes:

Combination of various factors including genetic, psychological, environmental and developmental

1. Stress: long term stress which can come from any traumatic event, long-term illness, death of any family member, exam related

2. Some personalities are more prone to anxiety disorders

3. Substance use: drug or alcohol use, misuse or withdrawal

4. Having history of anxiety or other mental health problems in biological relatives Symptoms: Trouble in sleeping, Irritability, Restlessness, Tension, Trouble in concentration, Palpitations, Sweating, Trembling, Sense of impending danger.

Treatment:

Psychotherapy, 333 anxiety rule: Observing, Things you can hear, 3 things you can see and 3 things you can move or touch. It's a grounding technique a coping skill to manage intense emotions by steering the mind away from anxiety and towards the present moment. This technique can offer immediate relief by helping control thoughts and emotions, Meditation and deep breathing, Staying active, Nutrient rich diet, Pranayam, Homoeopathic medicines: Many Homoeopathic medicines are there to control anxiety and treat it. Some are Ignatia, Gelsimium , Natrum muraticum, Kali phosphoricum, Phosphorus, Aconite, Pulsatilla.

Dr. Neha Gupta.