The Silent Struggle: Understanding the Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder
Coping with anxiety all by oneself can feel like a silent struggle. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health disorders. As a result of anxiety, one can experience disturbance in mood, thoughts and behaviours. There are diverse types of anxiety disorders and, therefore, different signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders.
If you or anyone in your friends and family are experiencing symptoms of anxiety disorder, then it is highly recommended to seek professional support. In this comprehensive blog, we have tried to cover different aspects of anxiety disorder from signs of anxiety disorder to the management process.
Understanding Anxiety Disorder: How is it Different from Worrying?
Anxiety can be described as a feeling of excessive worry, uneasiness and fear. Individuals might experience anxiety in different situations, for instance, a student might feel uneasy just before an important exam, a working professional might feel worried before an important meeting etc. However, this experience of distress is different from anxiety disorders since those are clinically diagnosed mental health disorders.
The different types of disorders that come under anxiety disorders include Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety disorder, etc. A psychiatrist and psychologist can help in properly assessing, diagnosing, and treatment of anxiety disorders. Psychological assessments, observational skills, and behavioural reports are a few methods for proper evaluation and diagnosis.
It is important to be mindful of the intensity and duration of concerns along with the specific signs of anxiety disorder experienced so that one can seek help at the right moment.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder?
There can be numerous signs and symptoms of anxiety disorder that one can be observant about to timely seek help. An individual must reach out to a mental health professional for a proper diagnosis. A lot of times the same signs may be occurring because of any other concern and therefore a professional consultation is the best way to properly assess one’s health. A few of the many signs that one should be careful of are listed below:
Emotional and Cognitive Signs of Anxiety
- Unable to speak despite proper language competency
- Extreme and persistent feelings of fear and apprehensiveness
- Feeling restless and worried about diverse things
- Difficulty concentrating due to intrusive thoughts
- Experiencing a sense of panic often without proper cause
- Irritability might increase and one may get easily distressed
Physical Signs of Anxiety
- Disturbed sleep cycle
- Increased heart rate
- Feeling nausea
- Feeling fatigued
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
Behavioral Signs of Anxiety
- Impact on academic performance
- Impact on professional life
- Impact on interpersonal relations
- Avoidance of certain objects or situations
- One may start engaging in unhealthy coping mechanisms
These are the diverse ways (emotional, cognitive, physical and behavioural) through which one might experience signs of anxiety disorder.
Managing Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder
You don’t have to struggle with anxiety all by yourself. There are a lot of evidence-based strategies known to help people cope with anxiety disorders. Some of the ways through which one can manage the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorder include:
- Pharmacotherapy, that is, the use of medication for stabilising and regulating emotions.
- Individual counselling sessions to better understand the deeper concerns and work on them in a structured way.
- Support group sessions through which one learns more about other’s journeys and fosters a sense of community building.
- Lifestyle changes such as journaling, meditating and doing physical exercise regularly.
- Seeking social support from friends and family members.
There are a lot of coping strategies and as per the needs of the individual personalised treatment plan can be developed.
Your Mental Wellness Matters: Begin Your Recovery Journey with Athena Behavioral Health
Your silent struggle is acknowledged by the empathetic team of Athena Behavioral Health. We understand how distressed one can feel because of anxiety. Our well-developed facilities to support your mental wellness journeys will allow you to feel better one day at a time through a safe and comfortable treatment plan that is specially designed for you!
We have psychiatrists who offer pharmacotherapy along with proficient psychologists, and therapists for in-depth counselling sessions. Our organization has helped several people overcome their mental health disorders.
Book a consultation towards your better mental health today with our team of dedicated professionals by calling us at +91 9289086193 or mailing us your concerns at customercare@athenabhs.com and we shall try our best to assist you!
