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Anxiety is "fight or flight" mechanism. It is the suppressed power that your body generates, to fight off a difficult situation. It is a by product of stress**

Whenever we face a problem we tend to react to it and fight to safeguard ourselves (that is how nature has made is). This holds true for mental problems as well. For example: When we have an interview we stress ourselves to perform well and develop anxiety.

Anxiety never develops for un-important things. We never get anxiety for things that are less important for us. But things that are important for us. It is hence very important to keep your life organized and disciplined so that you are prepared to face the challenges.

When worrying becomes a habit
Worrying about small and big events in life gradually becomes a habit. People worry about no nothings. Without being aware of the effects gradually get trapped into the net of stressful thinking. After some time we get in a habit. It is hence, very important to stop worrying and start living.

Other related terms and pages: panic attacks, stress depression

Diagnosis & Symptoms

An anxiety disorder can be identified by following symptoms, alone or in combination:

• Palpitations, or accelerated heart rate
• Sweating
• Trembling or shaking
• Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
• Feeling of choking
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Nausea or abdominal distress
• Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint
• Derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself)
• Fear of losing control or going crazy
• Fear of dying
• Paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations)
• Chills or hot flashes

Root cause:

• Stress is the main root cause for anxiety
• Stress is usually caused because of
  • Career related stress
  • Over demanding nature

• People who consume Alcohol are more prone to anxiety related disorders.
• Weak nervous system due to irregular lifestyle.
• Past habits and way of thinking.

Treatment approach

Psychological support

• Read how to stop worrying and start living
• 90% of the things we worry about, NEVER actually happen!

• Stress buster techniques
  • Deal with the situation instead of running away.
  • Take guidance from friends and family.
  • Understand that most problems do not deserve your attention so much as to destroy your health.

Herbs and food to regain good health lost because of continuous stressful life

• Natural herbs that have therapeutic effects
• Fruits and vegetables to gain essential nutrients

Ayurvedic treatment with herbs

According to Ayurveda, anxiety is caused due to imbalance in Vata. Various procedures that help in balancing vata should be followed.

• Panchkarma can be helpful in detoxifying and rejuvenating the body as well as thinking.
• Ashwagandha herb is a natural anti-depressant without any side effect. Should be taken in powdered form or extract pills and syrups.
• Almond milk
• Drink Pudina tea twice daily.

Naturopathy treatment

• Yoga - alone is proved to relieve from stress and anxiety. Stretching exercises (asanas) relaxes the muscles. Meditation soothes the mind and calms the nerves. Daily practice routine should be followed for at least 3 months and continued for long lasting benefits.
• Pranayam helps in oxidization of the cells and help the body rejuvenate and mend the loss.
• Massage warm oil massage helps in releasing toxins from the body.
• Mud therapy

Home remedy

Do:

• Laughter therapy - join a laughter club. It is one great remedy.
• Meditation - meditation is scientifically proven to reduce anxiety and eradicate confusion.
• Organizing your life - if you have everything organized, you would feel more confident. Do your homework on time if you are a student. Submit your project report on time if you are a working professional. Keeping up with your tasks will ease you off the burden.
• Renunciation: be satisfied with what you have, do not have high expectations.
• Listen to classical music. It is a scientifically proven technique to relieve stress.

To eat:

• Almonds are a good brain tonic. They help in soothing the muscles. Eat 4 almonds every night before going to sleep. Make sure you chew them well.
• Warm foods, vegetable soups, add ginger, black pepper.

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(Recommended lifestyle changes) Do's and Dont's:

Do

• Stand up and deal with the situation. Instead of running from the problem FACE IT and try to SOLVE it!
• Believe in yourself. Don't lose your moral and self respect.

Don't

• Overburden yourself
• Expect too much from anything in life.
• Be satisfied with what you have and what you do.

Faqs (how, why, when)

How to help cope with anxiety?
The best way to cope up with anxiety is to stand up and DO SOMETHING. Anxiety creates a "fight or flight response". Either solve the problem or ignore it completely. Do not live with the problem as it will create more stress for you.

Most of the problems that you face or have anxiety about does not even exist. Ignore them and you will get habitually normal against all odds.

Why do i have anxiety when i shouldnt have it?
Sometimes we have anxiety on very small issues. This is because how we have trained our mind to THINK. It is because we continuously stress about things in life we get in a habit of *worrying*.

Start practicing renunciation do not expect MUCH from others and start ignoring things. Take time for yourself and your family. Meditate and learn a new hobby, gradually you will notice the change, for good!

More tips
Japa (Chanting as a tool for reducing Anxiety)
Anxiety is suppressed fear in our mind. Japa (Chanting) cleans our chitta (sub-concious mind).

Continuous repetition of a mantra helps the body in relaxing. The mind stops astral projection (traveling in the past) and comes in the present. Once you start living in present you will have a new way to look at life.

Assumptions are mostly wrong. But most of us try to solve any problem through assumptions. Assumptions are a result of our past experiences. Japa can help in deleting those unwanted thoughts from our minds.

Listening to music
Listening to Music (especially Indian Classical) can have great benefit. To know more about Music Therapy and Ragas that treat depression and anxiety please have a look at this online resource. Ayurveda and Music

Being in good company
If you spend time with people who are ranting about the things that exist in the world, you will never learn to appreciate.

Surround yourself with people who are happy and successful. Be friends with them and spend time with them. If you cannot find such people around you make good books your friends. Books can really change the way you think.

Stay in a clean environment.

Relax activities like aassage and travel. Find a skill to learn like music or photography. Keep yourself busy and increase your knowledge.

From Knowledge comes wisdom and from Wisdom goes away all fears.

References and External links

[wikiepdia:anxiety]
[www.algy.com self help resource]
[www.anxietyuk.org.uk UK Organisation]

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