Anxiety is described as a feeling of unease, fear or worry, that can range from mild to severe. While every individual has feeling of anxiety at some point in life (that is considered normal), if the feeling of anxiety is constant and starts affecting normal life, it is categorized as anxiety disorder.
What is Anxiety Disorder?
Having frequent, excessive, intense, and persistent fear and worry regarding everyday situations is known as anxiety disorder. Usually, anxiety disorders include recurring episodes and sudden feelings of intense fear, terror or anxiety that can reach high levels within minutes- also called anxiety attacks. These anxiety attacks are generally in response to certain perceived threat, and can cause a sense of distress, combined with rapid heartbeat, shallow breathing, and other symptoms of panic attack.
Individuals with anxiety disorder have intense feelings of panic and anxiety, that are difficult to control and interfere with the with life activities, by going out of proportion and becoming dangerous. They can also last for long durations.
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Types of Anxiety
Types anxiety disorders generally includes:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia
- Separation anxiety disorder
- Certain other phobias
Anxiety and Depression
While anxiety and depression are different conditions, they generally occur together, and have similar treatments. Anxiety could be a symptom of clinical depression, and it is common to have depression triggered one of the anxiety disorders- including panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, or separation anxiety. Many patients have diagnosis of both- clinical depression and anxiety disorder at the same time- hence both are deeply linked yet separate conditions that require immediate medical attention. Sometimes, ongoing anxiety and depression also indicate some underlying medical condition.
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Anxiety Attack Symptoms/ Anxiety Symptoms
Some common anxiety attack symptoms include:
- Rapid breathing- hyperventilation
- Trembling
- Sweating
- An increase in heart rate
- Feeling tired or weak, sometimes with numbness in limbs
- Sense of choking
- Nausea
- Chills or hot flushes
- De-realization (feeling of being detached from rest of the world)
- Fear of dying
In addition to the anxiety attack symptoms, anxiety symptoms also include
- A strong urge to avoid situations that trigger anxiety
- Having gastrointestinal (GI) problems
- A sense of approaching danger, panic, or doom
- Trouble in focusing or concentrating on anything other than the current worry
- Troubles in sleeping
- Feeling of restlessness, tension, or nervousness
If you have symptoms of anxiety, contact Al Hilal Hospital Bahrain, Department of Neurology, for early diagnosis and treatment. Our representatives are also available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal Manama, Salmabad, Riffa and Muharraq branches.
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Anxiety Treatment/ How to deal with Anxiety
If you are looking for ‘how to deal with anxiety’, the following steps might be helpful:
- Stay physically active
- Avoid recreational drugs and alcohol
- Cut back on caffeinated beverages and quit smoking
- Use relaxation and stress management techniques, including yoga and visualization techniques
- Sleep well
- Eat healthy
- Identify your trigger
Anxiety Treatment
Two major types of anxiety treatments include:
- Psychotherapy/ Psychological Counseling
Cognitive behavior therapy CBT is the most common and effective type of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders. It is a short-term treatment, including exposure therapy and teaching of specific skills to cope with anxiety.
Guided self-help/ Applied relaxation– it focuses on relaxation of muscles in specific manner during stressful situations that can cause anxiety.
- Medication
Use of medication for anxiety depends on several factors, including the type of anxiety, other physical and mental health conditions, and intensity of symptoms. It is essential to consult medical professional before using medication for anxiety and other mental health issues.
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Al Hilal Hospital Bahrain, Department of Neurology
If you have symptoms of anxiety, consult an expert Neurologist at the earliest. At Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Neurology, we have highly qualified and experienced doctors, modern equipment, and state-of-the-art laboratories, to provide early detection and treatment options to all patients.
Contact Al Hilal Hospital today, and get consultation with the best Neurologist in Bahrain for anxiety and other mental health/ neurological issues. For your convenience, our representatives are also available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal Manama, Salmabad, Riffa and Muharraq branches.
We also offer exclusive packages and privilege cards for additional benefits, to provide affordable yet exceptional healthcare services to all our patients.
