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GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER AND PTSD

 GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER AND PTSD



General anxiety or worry is a standard part of daily life as many people worry about money, family and relationship problems, or health. But an anxiety disorder is much more severe than temporary worry or fear. For people with an anxiety disorder, their anxiety doesn't go away and worsens with time. The symptoms interfere with daily activities such as performance at work, schoolwork, and relationships.

Several types of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, various phobia-related disorders, and panic disorder.



Signs and Symptoms


Generalized anxiety disorders (GAD) include a persistent feeling of dread and anxiety that doesn't go away and interferes with daily life. This feeling is not the same as normal worrying and anxiety during stressful situations in everyday life. People suffering from GAD experience frequent anxiety attacks for months or even years. Some symptoms are given here:


  • Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge
  • Difficulty in controlling worry
  • Being easily fatigued
  • Having difficulty concentrating
  • Being irritable
  • Having headaches
  • Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep
  • Pounding or racing heart
  • Sweating
  • Feelings of impending doom
  • Feelings of being out of control
  • Trembling or tingling
  • Chest pain


Treatments and Therapies

Anxiety disorders are generally with psychotherapy, medication, or both. There can be many ways to treat anxiety, and you should work with a health care provider to treat anxiety.


1. Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy, also known as "talk therapy," can be helpful to people with anxiety disorders. Psychotherapy must be directed at your specific anxieties to be effective.


Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also a type of psychotherapy. It focuses on teaching different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting to situations to help you feel less anxious and fearful. 


2. Medication: Medication is not responsible for curing anxiety completely but is prescribed for relieving the symptoms. The most common medications to combat anxiety disorders are antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications (benzodiazepines), and beta-blockers. Health care providers can recommend some CNS depressants such as Xanax (Alprazolam), Valium (Diazepam), Ativan, or Rivotril (Clonazepam).

Stress Management Techniques 

Stress management techniques like exercise, meditation, and mindfulness can also help you reduce your anxiety and enhance the effects of psychotherapy.


Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

This condition includes failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. It can last up to months or years with triggers than can bring back the memories of trauma that can result in intense physical and emotional reactions.




Symptoms may include nightmares or flashbacks, avoidance of situations that bring back the trauma, heightened reactivity to stimuli, anxiety, or depressed mood.

Treatments include different psychotherapy techniques and medications to control the symptoms.


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