Traumatic events that can trigger Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder include violent physical injury, natural or man-made disasters, accidents, or military fighting.. People with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder have intense and troubling thoughts and feelings related to their experience that linger long after the traumatic event ends. You can relive the event through flashbacks or nightmares; You can be sad, scared, or angry and they can feel distant or aloof from other people. People with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can avoid situations or people reminding them of the traumatic event, and they can have strong negative reactions to something as common as a loud noise or accidental touch.
1. Anxiety & Panic
Attacks:
Symptoms, Types
and Prevention
In simpler words, feeling of intense fear,
tiredness, or stress about everyday life
situations like giving a speech, meeting new
people is called anxiety. The commonly
seen symptoms are fast heart rate, sweaty
hands, rapid and short breathes & more.
2. What is
anxiety?
An emotion characterized by feelings of
tension, worried thoughts, and physical
changes like increased blood pressure.
Anxiety is a normal and often healthy
emotion. However, when a person regularly
feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it
might become a medical disorder.
3. What are the Symptoms of Anxiety
Disorders
Unnecessarily feeling low on energy and tired.
Increased heart rate
Trouble in sleeping
Feeling nervous or stressed
Excessive sweating
Having occasional or persistent gastrointestinal problems
Feeling difficulty in controlling tension.
Hyperventilation (heavy breathing)
Feeling of forthcoming danger.
Involuntarily trembling
To diagnose, at the primary stage, the doctor looks for commonly known symptoms, but the signs
and symptoms can vary to individual. So, be cautious and meanwhile, some of the common
symptoms are:
4. Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders have five major categories, such as:
i) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD, is an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry, and tension, even
when there is little or nothing to provoke it.
ii) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions)
and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Repetitive behaviors such as hand washing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often
performed with the hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing these so-called "rituals," however,
provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety.
iii) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in
which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults,
natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, or military combat.
5. Extremely nervous when meeting people
The constant fear of being judged.
Always having an inferiority complex.
Avoid socializing with people.
iv) Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by
physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.
v) Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is the self-developed mental condition where being socially active causes anxiety towards
self-embarrassment or self-consciousness.
The signs of social phobia are:
Although no disorder is gender-specific, a social anxiety disorder is more common in females than males due to constant social
pressure. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and medications help cure social phobia.
6. How to Prevent
Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety prevention techniques are very important.
Increased anxiety and stress over the course of life
can lead to reduced lifespan. By preventing
anxiety, you can live a healthier life. If you find
that, whatever you do, you are constantly
struggling with anxiety, you may have an
underlying anxiety disorder and you should
consider speaking with a doctor to see if there is
an underlying cause of your anxiety. Some types of
anxiety can be treated with medication or therapy,
and if you continue to experience anxiety even
after trying natural treatment methods, you
should consider talking to a doctor about an
anxiety treatment plan.