EP. 258: Beyond The Surface: Unraveling Anxiety Disorders

S A U N A I E Presents Diving into Mental Health q u o t e s: No one else can determine your future. It's in your hands, & it always was. 2nd: Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow. S e g m e n t s: Types of Mental Health Disorders - Specific mental disorders are grouped together due to features they have in common. Some are: - Anxiety Disorders - Mood Disorders - Schizophrenia disorders Anxiety Disorders are the most common Mental disorders. - People with these conditions have severe fear or anxiety related to certain objects or situations. - Most people with an anxiety disorder try to avoid exposure to whatever triggers their anxiety. - - Here are some examples of Anxiety Disorders - G e n e r a l i z e d A n x i e t y D i s o r d e r - - Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves excessive worry or fear that disrupts everyday living. People may also experience physical symptoms, including: - Restlessness - Fatigue - Poor concentration - Tense muscles - interrupted sleep Anxiety symptoms doesn't necessarily need a specific trigger in people with GAD. They may experience excessive anxiety when encountering everyday situations that don't pose a direct danger, such as chores or appointments. A person with GAD may sometimes feel anxiety with no trigger at all. GAD, a type of anxiety disorder, is very common. It affects 3.1% of the population (or 6.8 million adults) in the U.S. in any given year. It's more common in women. Living with anxiety can be challenging. However, as with other anxiety disorders, GAD is highly treatable. - Some of the most effective treatments include Psychotherapy, Medication, and making Lifestyle Changes. S Y M P T O M S Doctors diagnose GAD when a person experiences anxiety for 6 months or more. However, physical symptoms of the disorder can vary between cases. Symptoms may improve or worsen at different times. For example, periods of high stress or physical illness often cause symptoms to exacerbate for a while. Emotional and Cognitive symptoms of GAD include: Uncontrollable & Persistent Worries, Fears, & Concerns an inability to deal with uncertainty about the future intrusive thoughts excessive planning & troubleshooting difficulty making decisions fear of making the “wrong” decision problems concentrating an inability to relax Physical symptoms include: tense or tight muscles aches and pains difficulty sleeping fatigue feeling restless, jumpy, or twitchy heart palpitations digestive issues, such as nausea or diarrhea being easily startled excessive sweating frequent urination Behavioral symptoms include: being unable to relax or spend “quiet” time alone switching between tasks or not finishing tasks due to finding it difficult to concentrate spending excessive amounts of time completing simple tasks redoing tasks because they are not “perfect” avoiding situations that trigger anxiety, including socializing with others and speaking in public missing school or work due to fatigue, fear, or other symptoms requiring reassurance and approval from others It is important to note that children and adolescents may display tightening irritability and anger when experiencing depression or anxiety. h o u s e k e e p i n g: Share. Subscribe. Review o u t r o: Discipline Now Equals Results Later.