Anxiety

Do you feel irritable and nervous or find ait difficult to sleep?

Do you avoid certain situations for fear of panicking, or do you have irrational fears?

These are symptoms of anxiety disorder.

 

Why do we get anxiety?

 

In the natural world, a physical response to a frightening situation releases adrenaline, which prepares your body for action-the so-called 'fight or flight' response.  While this helped our ancestors escape or fight their aggression, in our modern lives a physical response is rarely necessary and the body changes produced are unpleasant.

 

Who gets anxiety?

 

We can all suffer stress in certain situations, such as the death of a loved one, divorce or overwork.  Some people have an anxious personality and can develop anxiety for no obvious reason.

 

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

 

Physical symptoms of anxiety include:

 

  • Finding it difficult to breathe
  • A tight chest
  • Shaking
  • Palpitations
  • A dry mouth
  • Blurred vision
  • Feeling sick
  • Loose bowels
  • Urinating frequently
  • Muscle tension
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Hot and cold flushes

 

Psychological symptoms include fear and worry about a situation, or your physical response to a situation.  Sufferers commonly feel 'I'm losing control', 'I'm having a heart attack', or 'I can't cope'.  These thoughts make the physical symptoms worse, creating a vicious circle resulting in states of panic.  You may want to avoid all situations that make you nervous, which will seriously affect your lifestyle - even leading to a dependence on alcohol or drugs.

 

What are the different types of anxiety?

 

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is an extreme form of worry with no apparent cause.  GAD sufferers find it hard to relax and sleep, and suffer many physical symptoms.

 

People with panic disorders have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning.  They suffer from a pounding heart, chest pain or shortness of breath, and can even feel that they're suffocating or dying.  They may avoid everyday activities such as shopping, driving or, in extreme cases, leaving the house (a condition known as agoraphobia).

 

Treatment for Anxiety

 

I use two types of treatment for anxiety which have amazing results in one to two sessions in most cases.  Emotional freedom techniques (EFT) to release the feelings that are the underlying issues of the anxious respons.  And Neuro-lingusitic programming to collapse the feeling on a neural level, leaving you feeling calm instantly.  The NHS are calling these methods the most effective forms of treatment for anxiety in existence today.

 

If you would like more information on your symptoms or to book an appointment please call 0161 442 1747 for a free telephone consultation.