Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms Revealed

By Samuel Silva Correia


No matter how much we all wish for life to turn out a piece of cake, you need to be ready for the unexpected. Every once in a while, you need to have your defenses up if you want to be able to combat the stress and anxiety that comes with everyday living. Although most people know by instinct, how to healthily cope in social situations, there are some who feel fear and panic over the simplest and most normal of circumstances. If you feel that you're one of those people who frequently get anxiety attacks, then it's time that you start looking up what the signs are so that you'll know whether you have a serious problem in your hands. Do you want to know what the common social anxiety disorder symptoms are? Here are few important facts that you need to know.

Some people resort to medication or natural remedies to control their anxiety and to the extreme drink and drugs. This is not a solution, it is only a way to mask the problem for a short period at a time until the next occurrence and cycle repeats itself. You can however overcome your anxiety with some small changes, understand what causes your anxiety and learn techniques to control it naturally.

The most common type of anxiety is GAD, which stands for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This form of anxiety affects millions of people and it's main trait is that doesn't let up. It affects your way of thinking and also makes the body tense so you are unable to relax. To try suppress it people will take stimulants such as a coffee, cigarette of alcohol to try give themselves energy to be able to do the things they're supposed to do or to even give themselves a break from the constant stress

Symptoms of GAD are:Low levels of concentration. You know what you're supposed to do but you just can't get yourself to do them as you are constantly thinking about many things things are negative.On edge or loss of control. Are you noticing you argue a lot or tiny things can set you off? Tiredness. This symptom links in to the ones above. Constantly feeling lethargic resulting in not getting things done which your mind then dwells on you then become irritated, your body becomes fatigued as the muscle tension then keeps us tired and the cycle repeats.Constant negative thoughts. This is the biggest key to overcoming your anxiety. Negative thoughts can be that you're seeing something bad happening all the time. This in itself will restrict your life. Things like going on holiday, driving or leaving the house.

If you have any of these symptoms you'll already realise that you stop yourself from doing a lot. When was the last time you went on holiday? The last time you actually relaxed and enjoyed yourself?You can make some small changes to help with your anxiety, you can also totally overcome it.Start by eating better, if you drink lots of tea stop. Drink water and eat more fruit and vegetables you don't have to go on a diet just give your body better fuel. If you can get yourself to do some light exercise this will dramatically increase your well-being, your exercise could be taking your kids to the park or taking a hobby up again. These are just some small changes you can make to see and improvement.

Due to today's hectic lifestyle, it is quite common to see people dealing with anxiety and stress on a day-to-day basis. Many people however have to deal with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which is not like the normal anxiety you experience in daily life. This disorder is about having chronic tension and worry, even if there is nothing specific to worry about. These folks become pessimistic about everything. They live with constant negative thoughts about their health, their looks, their job, their future and that a disaster is just around the corner.

Some of the symptoms include rapid heartbeats, tightness, or pain in the chest, dizziness, shortness of breath, insomnia, fatigue, shivering or shaking, the fear of going 'mad', and the inability to control actions. This disorder is a serious issue that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. As the severity of attacks increases, a person becomes more withdrawn from society and in fulfilling his or her obligations. This is why individuals need to look out for early warning signs that could be anxiety disorder symptoms.Attacks may last only a few minutes but the disorder has far reaching effects. The memory of each attack remains firmly in the mind of the victim thereby slowly destroying their confidence.

Even though people experience different symptoms, which will vary in terms of severity, the general symptoms always remain the same. For instance, these people cannot relax and always feel keyed up. You will see them doing one thing after another; super-active is the word for them. It is also quite understandable that when these folks are constantly on the go doing different things, they will end up wasting a lot of their energy. This is the reason why excessive fatigue is one of the more common anxiety symptoms.

Another serious issue is that these people find it difficult to sleep at night. Sleep disturbance and unsatisfying sleep patterns are two definite symptoms that you can also relate to anxiety disorder. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand the importance of having a satisfying nights sleep. This is another reason why you will find anxiety disorder sufferers fatigued with low levels of energy.If you see these symptoms in a friend or family member, you should never rule out the possibility that they are suffering from anxiety disorder.

However, before you finally reach such a conclusion, it is important to check a few other symptoms such as irritability, difficult concentrating, and muscle tension. If you witness all of these symptoms in a person and over a period of time such as for the last few months, this is a sure sign of them becoming a victim of anxiety disorder. So, educate yourself about anxiety disorder symptoms to help your loved ones.




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