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. Stress: long term stress which can come from any traumatic event, long-term illness, death of any family member, exam related, Some personalities are more prone to anxiety disorders,  Substance use: drug or alcohol use, misuse or withdrawal,  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.

Types:- Generalized anxiety disorder(GAD): People with GAD have persistent feeling of anxiety. Generalized feeling of worry with difficult sleep, Panic disorder: People with panic disorder experience frequent and unexpected panic attacks. A person may have special triggers,

3. Agoraphobia: Fear and avoidance of places, events from which it may be difficult to escape eg using elevators, public transport.

4. Separation anxiety disorder: Person feels anxious after separation from a place or person that makes them feel safe such as a parent.

5. Social anxiety disorder: Fear of negative judgment from others. They feel others are evaluating everything they do.

Treatment: Psychotherapy, 333 anxiety rule- Observing 3 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,

7. 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.