Anxiety disorders cause a great amount of suffering but are often the most able to be treated. People can experience anxiety as an ongoing fear that causes distress and stops them from doing things they want to do or normally could do.
Common factors affecting anxiety include
- not getting enough sleep
- consuming too much caffeine, such as coffee, tea, or energy drinks
- meeting new people or attending social gatherings
- stress about finances or job stability
- pressure from work, school, or caring responsibilities
- conflict in relationships
- a cluttered home environment
- a seemingly never-ending to-do list
- big, stressful events, such as the death of a friend or family member.
Anxiety can be experienced as physical symptoms such as:
- racing heart (heart palpitations) or tightening of the chest or throat
- rapid breathing or shortness of breath
- feeling tense, restless, ‘on edge’ or wound up
- hot and cold flushes
- sweating
- shaking
- nausea
- headaches
- feeling weak or tired
- stomach or digestion issues
You might also experience
- obsessive thinking, excessive fear, and worrying
- a sense of impending panic or danger
- imagining the worst-case scenario
- difficulty in thinking about anything other than what’s worrying you
- difficulty in focusing on and performing everyday activities
- difficulty in sleeping
- avoiding situations that make you feel anxious (e.g., taking public transport, going to class, or meeting new people).
At NeuroOptimize we have a team with extensive experience in helping those with anxiety disorders and focus on the body and mind factors that affect anxiety. There are common physical and lifestyle factors that affect anxiety that our GPs asses for and some very effective treatment options to help people live with anxiety. You will receive the skills and tools with strategies you can use immediately to help your anxiety and gain a deeper understanding of how to manage your anxiety. You will have a mental health care team who can support you in your recovery from anxiety.
Results may vary based on individual users and there are no guarantees given.
