DISORDERS:
It
is a behavior pattern that is common among people who are under distress. Many people encounter disorders in their life
that affect the way they feel, act, and think. The
common among them are social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder,
post-traumatic stress disorder, and separation anxiety disorder.
SOCIAL
ANXIETY DISORDER:
The person who is affected by this
disorder feels fearful of being negatively judged or being publicly embarrassed
by their actions. They are usually scared
of intimacy, humiliation, and stage fright.
As a result of this, their normal life is hindered.
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE
DISORDER:
People who suffer from this repeat
something over and again. For example: checking the stove or lock several times,
and obsessed with cleanliness: like washing hands repetitively. These people know that their obsessions or
compulsions are unreasonable, but since it helps alleviate their anxiety, they
do it over and over again.
POST-TRAUMATIC
DISORDER:
Army personnel who return from war,
women who were raped, and people who experienced sudden death or accidents are
affected by this. This is a serious disorder
that can lead to suicide. They suffer
from flashbacks of those disturbing incidents they experienced in the past.
SEPARATION-ANXIETY
DISORDER: Here, the person experiences a very high
amount of anxiety when he/she is removed or separated from a place or person
that gave them a sense of security or safety.
It usually results in panic.
CAUSES
FOR ANXIETY :
Many
factors are responsible for causing anxieties: genetics, abnormal brain
function, environment, Medical factors, etc.
Genetics: If your
father or mother had anxiety issues, you are most likely to have one.
Brain
Chemistry: If the neurotransmitters in the brain are
dysfunctional, you are likely to face anxiety.
Medical: Serious sicknesses – in the past and present, side
effects from certain medication, etc, can cause one.
Environment: Stress at work, divorce, abuse, natural
disasters, and sometimes lack of oxygen can cause one.
AND TREATING ANXIETIES:
The
treatment for these anxiety disorders are usually done by psycho therapy,
behavioral therapy and medications. Also,
exercise, meditation, taking warm baths, supportive family and friends, healthy
foods, and prayer can help overcome people overcome anxieties.
