{"id":1292,"date":"2019-12-05T08:35:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T08:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=1292"},"modified":"2020-03-25T14:50:25","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T14:50:25","slug":"anxiety-strong-feelings-of-worry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/anxiety-strong-feelings-of-worry\/","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety &#8211; Strong Feelings of Worry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Anxiety<\/strong> is the fear or worry that is felt in the body.\u00a0It is uncomfortable but not dangerous to have anxiety.\u00a0There are various ways to deal with anxiety and things you can do yourself to feel better.\u00a0There is also the treatment that helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is about anxiety in adults.\u00a0For the anxiety of children and teens, you as a\u00a0\u00a0parent or guardian can read more here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are aged 13 to 25 years can read more about\u00a0anxiety UMO.se.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anxiety is strong feelings of fear or worry, which are often felt in the body.&nbsp;Anxiety can feel different for different people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are examples of symptoms you may experience in anxiety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You may feel the heart beating hard or faster than usual.<\/li><li>You may find it difficult to breathe or feel dizzy.<\/li><li>It may feel like a lump in the stomach or weight over the chest.<\/li><li>You may start sweating or feeling hot or cold inside.<\/li><li>You may become dry in the mouth, piss-needy or bad in the stomach.<\/li><li>You may feel tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.<\/li><li>You may feel shaky, shaky or weak in the muscles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the <em>anxiety<\/em> starts to go weak and then gets stronger and stronger.&nbsp;Sometimes it comes quickly.&nbsp;Anxiety can sometimes feel so strong that you think you should faint, lose control or even die.&nbsp;But you don&#8217;t die of anxiety.&nbsp;The reaction is not dangerous, and the anxiety goes away by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prolonged consequences of anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest risk of living with anxiety for a long time is that you begin to avoid situations and places that risk giving or increasing your anxiety.&nbsp;When you start avoiding things that you think may cause you anxiety, you are prevented from living the life you really want.&nbsp;It makes the anxiety worse and takes up more space in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged anxiety can make you more susceptible to stress, feel restless, impatient and easily irritated.\u00a0You may also have\u00a0difficulty sleeping.\u00a0If you use alcohol or drugs to relieve your anxiety, you may develop an\u00a0addiction.\u00a0Therefore, it is important that you learn to manage your anxiety in other ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panic attack &#8211; when the anxiety comes suddenly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong anxiety that comes suddenly is called a panic attack.\u00a0A panic attack feels very clear in the body.\u00a0You can get dizzy, and it may feel like you&#8217;re going to faint.\u00a0When it feels so strong in the body, you may think that you are sick, for example, that you have had heart failure.\u00a0You may feel unreal feelings or fear of dying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A panic attack often comes unexpectedly, when you are not prepared.&nbsp;It is not uncommon to have a panic attack for example when you are resting or relaxing.&nbsp;Getting a panic attack feels very scary.&nbsp;But it&#8217;s not dangerous, and the panic attack goes off on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have recurrent panic attacks for an extended period and are afraid of having these attacks, you may have what is called\u00a0a panic syndrome.\u00a0There is the treatment to help with the panic syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is anxiety and what is it due to?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anxiety is reactions from the nervous system that cannot be controlled.\u00a0It is unpleasant and scary to have anxiety, but it is not dangerous.\u00a0Usually, the anxiety goes away by itself in a few minutes.\u00a0Most people experience anxiety every now and then.\u00a0Some have strong anxiety that comes back often or lasts for a long time.\u00a0The more you avoid your anxiety, the more it can affect you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do I Have Anxiety?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anxiety is not a sign that something is wrong with you.&nbsp;It&#8217;s a natural reaction to something scaring you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>symptoms of anxiety<\/strong> you experience are due to the brain sending signals to the body.\u00a0The body gets ready to deal with the situation by increasing the number of stress hormones in the blood.\u00a0The muscles get tense and you get faster heart rate and breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">anxiety<\/span> is actually survival.&nbsp;The anxiety gives you extra energy, so you could run fast and defend yourself or escape a threat.&nbsp;It is the extra energy that you experience as anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The brain cannot distinguish between real threat and fear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it may suffice for thought to cause the anxiety to come.\u00a0It does not matter if the threat is real or not.\u00a0Your brain cannot distinguish between a fear-based on thoughts and a real threat.\u00a0The body&#8217;s reactions become the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also get anxious about certain situations, perhaps because they remind you of something that has scared you earlier in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where should I seek care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact&nbsp;a health care center&nbsp;if one or more of the following applies to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have started to avoid places or situations of fear of anxiety.<\/li><li>You have had recurrent panic attacks for at least a month.<\/li><li>You have\u00a0phobias,\u00a0obsessions or obsessions\u00a0that affect your everyday life.\u00a0<\/li><li>You relieve your anxiety with alcohol, drugs or by hurting yourself.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you book a time you can ask to have a sufficient length of visit time so that you can tell us how you are doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also seek care at a psychiatric outpatient clinic.&nbsp;If you work or study, you can often contact occupational health or student health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a custodian of someone under 18, you can\u00a0read more here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If it&#8217;s in a hurry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek treatment at a psychiatric emergency room if you have\u00a0thoughts of taking your life,\u00a0or are feeling so bad that you feel like you can no longer cope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do for myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn how to deal with anxiety, but it can take some time.&nbsp;Although the anxiety is harmless, it can prevent you from living the way you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several things you can do that can help you at the moment.\u00a0There are also things you can do to feel better in the long run and to help you manage anxiety more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the people are different.\u00a0A piece of advice that works for one person may not work for another.\u00a0Try your way and find out what works for you.\u00a0Have you had anxiety in the past and noticed that something in particular helped?\u00a0Try doing the same thing again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing is that you try to live your life the way you want, while at the same time practicing managing the anxiety in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on how to deal with anxiety at the moment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who are anxious want to quickly get rid of the unpleasant feelings.&nbsp;But if you stay in the anxiety, you will notice that it decreases after a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have anxiety, you can try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sit on a chair and push your feet into the floor or ground and feel for how it feels.<\/li><li>Describe for yourself what is happening right now.&nbsp;Allow your thoughts to be who they are.<\/li><li>Breathe calmly.&nbsp;Put a hand on your stomach and feel the breath.<\/li><li>Focus on something else for a while, for example, take a walk, read a book, loose crossword, sudoku or talk to someone.<\/li><li>Do some relaxation exercises or something else that will make you calm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then continue with what you intend to do before you have anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on how to manage anxiety in the long run<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do what is important to you even when you have anxiety.<\/li><li>Challenge yourself to continue doing what you like, despite the fear of getting anxious.\u00a0It increases your confidence in yourself and reduces your anxiety over time.<\/li><li>Try to rest and get enough sleep.\u00a0If you have trouble sleeping, it is good if you can still try to take small rest breaks.<\/li><li>Try to\u00a0eat well\u00a0\u00a0so you get the nutrition you need.<\/li><li>Touch yourself, for example, by exercising, walking or dancing.\u00a0Like a moment every day.\u00a0Exercise increases your well-being and makes it easier to relax and sleep well.<\/li><li>Do what you think is nice and relaxing.\u00a0Listen to music, stay in nature, do something that interests you or hang out with people you enjoy.<\/li><li>Think about how you could reduce stress if you often feel stressed.\u00a0Can you lower the demands on yourself or change your situation in any way?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a method of relaxation can help you feel better.\u00a0There are many apps and exercises online.\u00a0For example, you could try doing one of these breathing and relaxation exercises.\u00a0There are also exercises in\u00a0conscious presence or mindfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcohol and drugs make the anxiety stronger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not try to reduce anxiety with alcohol or other drugs.\u00a0It may feel like it helps for the moment, but it makes the anxiety worse in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try quitting or reducing if you smoke,\u00a0\u00a0sniff, drink a lot of coffee or energy drink.\u00a0Nicotine and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tiplo-citrus\/\">caffeine<\/a> can increase anxiety and make it harder for you to sleep well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more about anxiety and help others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to gain perspective and feel better is to learn more about anxiety and mental illness.&nbsp;For example, you can read books, watch movies or listen to podcasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact the\u00a0\u00a0Anxiety Association or any other association or organization\u00a0and get the support, tips, and advice of people with their own experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact&nbsp;a guide&nbsp;if you want to talk or chat with someone anonymously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment for anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment methods that work well if you have anxiety disorders are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Advice and support for healthy habits<\/li><li>psychotherapy<\/li><li>Possible drug <em>treatment of anxiety<\/em>, if the anxiety problems have been going on for a long time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice and support for healthy habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the treatment consists of getting information about what anxiety is and what you can do yourself to start feeling better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can get advice and support when it comes to\u00a0sleep,\u00a0eating habits,\u00a0physical activity\u00a0and\u00a0alcohol habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By changing your daily habits, you can increase your resistance to stress and anxiety.&nbsp;Even small changes can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">psychotherapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychotherapy can help you who have anxiety.&nbsp;The form of therapy that is mainly recommended when you have anxiety problems is cognitive behavioral therapy, KBT.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In therapy, you get help to approach and allow unpleasant feelings.\u00a0This is done step by step in a method called exposure.\u00a0Exposure means that you approach things that you usually avoid.\u00a0You will also learn how to find new approaches to your anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What works for one person may not work for another.&nbsp;Therefore, it is important that you receive help that is adapted to what you need.&nbsp;The person you meet can help you seek more specialized help if you agree that it is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you feel good about the psychologist, curator or doctor you meet.&nbsp;Ask to talk to someone else, if the person you meet doesn&#8217;t feel good to talk to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible drug treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You who have a great deal of anxiety for a long time may have the help of medicines as part of your treatment.&nbsp;Ask first to try drugs that do not give addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, there may be antidepressants belonging to the drug groups SSRI\u00a0\u00a0or\u00a0\u00a0SNRI.\u00a0\u00a0It is important to know that it may take several weeks for these drugs to produce the desired effect.\u00a0During these weeks you may even feel worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also other drugs that can help with anxiety and anxiety, without giving addiction.\u00a0An example is drugs containing active substance hydroxyzine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about medication for anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you are related to someone with anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can feel difficult to know what to do to support someone who is anxious.&nbsp;Sometimes you may need to be a support by listening.&nbsp;Sometimes you may need to encourage those who are ill to seek professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how you try to support the poor person, try to accept that there is a limit to how much you can help someone else.&nbsp;Don&#8217;t take it personally if you feel your suggestions are not well received.&nbsp;The most important thing is that those who feel bad know and feel that you care about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How should I help someone who is anxious?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to find strength is to learn more about anxiety and mental illness.&nbsp;For example, you can read books, watch movies or listen to podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can help by reminding yourself that it is not dangerous to have anxiety, even if it feels so.&nbsp;Encourage the person to learn more about what anxiety is and what you can do to feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seek support for your own part<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be good support you need to take care of yourself.\u00a0As a relative, you can apply for family support and get help from the municipality&#8217;s social services.\u00a0It varies what support is available, but usually, you can get some kind of call support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As a young person, you may need adult support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are young and have a parent who is anxious, you may need support for your own part.&nbsp;Talk to an adult and get help, for example from a friend, relative or curator at school.&nbsp;Tell us what it will be like for you when your parent is ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sometimes get the support that can help relieve you if you feel that you have too much responsibility at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more at UMO.se about having a parent who is ill\u00a0or visit\u00a0Dare to tell, which is aimed at children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different kinds of anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panic disorder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have recurrent panic attacks for at least one month and are afraid of having these attacks, it can be called\u00a0a panic syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">phobias<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are so afraid of certain things or situations that you avoid them or have strong anxiety in the situation it can be called a specific\u00a0\u00a0phobia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generalized anxiety disorder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have what is called generalized anxiety disorder or GAD\u00a0\u00a0if you have a constant worry or anxiety that affects your daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have\u00a0the obsessive-compulsive disorder\u00a0if you feel very strongly that you need to think in a certain 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