In life there are various moments of stress in which we do not feel strong enough to solve problems. They overwhelm us continuously and without giving us time to breathe and, in those moments, is when the anxiety.
According to data provided by the Spanish Society of Internal Medicine, anxiety disorders, as a whole, are the most common psychiatric illnessThese include phobic disorders, social fears, and generalized anxiety, among others.
However, it goes without saying that anxiety, in its proper measure, is a natural sensation that has an important function to fulfill. After all, it is responsible for warning us that something is not going as it should. Moderate levels of anxiety provide caution in situations that may put us in danger.
But, depending on the degree of vulnerability that we present to her, anxiety can be a problem. There are people who, either due to their personality or because they have difficulties managing their emotions, are overwhelmed by this sensation at the slightest thing.
If your question is: Is it possible to eliminate anxiety forever? You should know that the answer is no. However, it is possible learning to manage anxiety.
Factors that influence its development
There are various causes that are responsible for anxiety dominating us in different situations:
- Genetics: that anxiety affects us more or less may be a factor inherited from our parents.
- Circumstantial causes: events such as a traffic accident or experiencing a terrorist attack can influence the appearance of this feeling. It can last until the problem ends or be prolonged over time, which would be known as post-traumatic stress.
- Drug use: narcotic substances, such as ecstasy or LSD, increase anxiety levels due to the thoughts generated in the head when these drugs take effect.
- Life changes: The different stages of life burden us with different duties and responsibilities. The upcoming birth of your child or a promotion at work are possible moments when anxiety can arise.
If you notice that anxiety has crossed the threshold of normality and has gotten out of hand, it may be time to put yourself in the hands of an online psychologist.
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How to manage anxiety?
- Identify how to express it: Each person is a world and can express this feeling in different ways, but there are three that usually appear: symptoms at the level physiological (tremors, hyperventilation, muscle tension…), at the level cognitive (concentration difficulties, for example) and at a level behavioral (hyperactivity or impulsive behaviors).
- Practice evasion: seeks relaxing activities. They will help you maintain control at the very moment you are aware of a possible appearance of anxiety. It will relieve you for a short period of time, true. But they can be a few valuable minutes to reflect and assess the problem.
- Think differently: anxiety is generated on multiple occasions by thoughts that distort realitypassed through our filter of beliefs and schemes. You have to learn to develop more realistic thoughts.
- Reduce substance use: If your anxiety is caused by drug or alcohol use, the first step to getting rid of it is to overcome the addiction. In addition, it is advisable to reduce the intake of other products such as coffee or tea.
- Practice exercise: incorporate sport into your routine, especially if it is outdoor exercise, helps to free the mind of certain thoughts that may be affecting you.
In no case do we have to fight against anxiety. The only thing it can do is that our efforts to try to eliminate it lead us to focus more on anxiety and the problem grows in size. It must be clear that it will accompany us throughout our life.
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