What is anxiety disorder? I have so many fears which affect my life and I am tired of all this.?

Question

For example, I am scared of flying. It is like the plane I get on will fall, I think and worry. Why am I like that? Why am not I like all the other normal people?

Answer 1

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry about everyday things, which is disproportionate to the actual source of worry. This excessive worry often interferes with daily functioning, as individuals suffering GAD typically catastrophize, anticipate disaster, and are overly concerned about everyday matters such as health issues, money, family problems, or work difficulties.[1] They often exhibit a variety of physical symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, and hot flashes. These symptoms must be consistent and on-going, persisting at least 6 months, for a formal diagnosis of GAD to be introduced. [1] Approximately 6.8 million American adults experience GAD, affecting about twice as many women as men.[2]




People with GAD may experience a few symptoms or may feel overwhelmed by many symptoms. The key signs of GAD are anxiety and worry that are difficult to control and have lasted for at least 6 months. In addition to excessive anxiety and worry, people with GAD have at least 3 of the following symptoms:

Restlessness or feeling on edge
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
Irritability
Muscle tension
Difficulty sleeping
Some additional signs associated with GAD include:

Symptoms associated with muscle tension, such as trembling, twitching, feeling shaky, and muscle aches and soreness
Physical symptoms such as clammy hands, dry mouth, sweating, nausea or diarrhea, an increased need to urinate, trouble swallowing, and an exaggerated response to being surprised
People with GAD often have symptoms of depression as well. In fact, 2 national studies found that between 58% and 70% of people who suffered from GAD in their lifetime have also suffered from depression at some point.

What are the causes of GAD?
Some research suggests that GAD may run in families. It may also grow worse when a person is under stress. Although the exact causes of GAD are unknown, it may be due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. Serotonin and norepinephrine are 2 chemicals used by some nerve cells to communicate. These chemicals, called neurotransmitters, are thought to be linked to GAD. Therefore, medications that affect these neurotransmitters may play a role in treating GAD.

Take action if you believe you suffer from GAD
If you're experiencing symptoms on a regular basis, or have been diagnosed with GAD, treatments are available that can help you get back to your life again. Talk with your doctor about your treatment options. The right treatment could help you reach the goal of treatment — virtual elimination of symptoms and keeping them from coming back.

Answer 2

I understand what you're going through because I have the exact same problem. People can be very cruel and insensitive to those with anxiety mostly because they simply don't understand it. The only solution is for you to learn how to deal with it. I have made progress in my life and I'm willing to share my ideas with you now. The reason why we are anxious is because we attach too much importance to certain things. They mean so much to us that we become afraid if something doesn't happen the way we want it or if something will hurt us or get taken away. The key therefore is to minimize their importance so we won't worry about them so much. That means changing your attitude. Learn to have the attitude of "IT DOESN'T MATTER TO ME" when you're feeling anxious (or angry) about something. When something doesn't matter to you, you can no longer be anxious about it. This is known as detachment and it has worked well for me. Don't forget, there are medications out there that can also help so don't count out seeing a therapist to ge them. I've heard of some great recoveries made with the use of medications. Best of luck and I hope you recover soon.

Answer 3

Many people are afraid of things in life,
and flying is one of them.
Welcome to the club.
But you can see someone about your
frear of flying.

I don't like the unknown, or changes.
I Pray, and work to adapt.

Answer 4

Ah... Prozac...