Friday, April 12, 2013

Top 9 Physical Anxiety Symptoms in Women

By Jia Li Tien


Anxiety symptoms in women can be varied depending on the intensity of the episode. You can find both psychological and physical symptoms. Both the symptoms have its own effects and can affect the person terribly. The level of the anxiety might be slight or severe, one has to understand the symptoms in order to overcome the medical condition. Find the top 9 physical anxiety symptoms in women.

Anxiety symptoms in women are more common in women than in men. Women are prone to anxiety due to the various alternations in sex hormones. Here you can find the top 5 psychological anxiety symptoms in women.Obsession.This is one of the common psychological symptoms faced by women who suffer from anxiety. They worry about anything and everything starting from futile things to big problems. This habit may seem to be a simple issue but it is very difficult to handle. One will worry even for unnecessary problems.

Light-headedness.Light-headedness is feeling of dizziness which will not allow the patient to stand or sit properly and having difficulty in maintaining balance. If light headedness persist for long without exhibiting other symptoms then it is mostly due to anxiety and you need not worry about brain tumor and other head related ailment.Vomiting and nausea.This is a common anxiety symptoms in women. Central nervous system takes control of both vomiting and nausea symptoms. Acute anxiety can make the body to malfunction leading to nausea and vomiting.

Perspiration.Sweating occurs naturally when you exercise or during hot weather. However, when you become over anxious and afraid for unknown reason you will start to perspire badly in normal condition.Palpitation.Palpitation occurs when the heart pounds irregularly. Chest, neck, throat are the areas where you can feel the palpitation. Heart pounding is something each one of us would feel at some point in our life, but during anxiety palpitation is felt very often.Shaking and trembling.You feel shaky when you are anxious.High level stress and severe tension arising due to anxiety can lead to this condition.

Difficult to swallow.Swallowing becomes tough; you may feel as if the food is stuck in the midway of the stomach. This is even felt in the throat. Intake of regular diet get affected due to this condition. Note the anxiety symptoms in women properly and don't confuse with other ailments. It is important to differentiate these symptoms with other medical condition.A prolonged anxiety in women can cause different kinds of disorders. The very first onset of this situation is like an alarm bell - act now otherwise it will be too late. Hence, it is advised by the experts not to take it for granted. The longer it will stay in your body - the longer it will take to go. We can conquer this battle by many ways.

Treat it with food.Generally people think that every disorder needs a Doctor's prescription to get over but food therapy is one of the most enjoyable therapies. Find here some Do's and Don'ts to treat anxiety symptoms in women.Don'ts - Lessen your sugar intake, say no to junk and processed food. Stop taking liquor. Stay away from foods which are rich in Omega-6 fatty acid.Do's - include omega-3 in your diet; eat protein rich and complex carbohydrate diets. Eat whole grain and green vegetables which have B complex vitamins, magnesium, selenium and folic acid.Meditation and yoga.Many observations and research has proved that anxiety can be treated successfully by meditation and yoga. Try some 'Asanas' (yoga postures) and learn how to relax.

Give time to yourself.The simple formula is to go out and have fun. Try shopping; go for a spa or anything which makes you feel comfortable. Be social, interact with people and get along with new friends, knowing new people and exchanging ideas can calm you.Talking therapy.Talking therapy can be fruitful if done by an experienced person because he can dig out the cause of the anxiety which lies within you. Your mentor can analyze your shortcomings and evaluate the seriousness of the problem.Psychological treatment.This is a treatment done by an expert who deals with similar kind of situations. Generally, anxiety symptoms in women can be cured by this method. A counselor can make the disorder heal much faster.

Stress and Relaxation techniques.Recent studies have revealed that relaxation techniques are good to treat panic and anxiety disorders. People who have developed anxiety under stressful situations have found relaxation technique useful. It is very effective but not as good as (CBT) Cognitive behavioral therapy.Gamma- aminobutyric acid (GABA).It is a type of amino acid that plays a pivotal role in controlling anxiety. Certain prescribed drugs for this medical condition acts on the GABA receptors in the brain. It is believed that GABA supplements can be ingested to heal anxiety but it is still not proved.Kava.This herb origin is south pacific and is considered effective to treat anxiety and mood disorders. Usage of this herb is harmless and shows positive signs in treating depression levels. Kava is also available in tablet forms for easy ingestion.Though these alternative treatments hold good for anxiety symptoms in women, it is advisable to consult your health practitioner for assistance. They would help you to handle the situation better.




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