1 in 4 people suffer with mental health problems at some point in their life.
There are more than one type of anxiety which can be triggered at anytime;
- Health/medical anxiety
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Panic disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Perinatal Anxiety
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Generally all of the above have the same symptoms which can effect your mind and your body.
Physical body effects
- Nauseous
- Pins and needles
- Headaches, back ache – joint pains
- Grinding your teeth
- Using the toilet more
- Faster breathing
- Sweating or hot flushes
- Having panic attacks
Effects on your mind
- Feeling tense and nervous
- Needing a lot of reassurance
- Low mood
- Constantly worrying
- Overthinking
- Remembering negative past experiences
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Out of control emotions – thoughts and feelings
There are numerous ways to help to control your anxiety and or panic attacks. This from physical exercise, talking therapies, allowing yourself time to acknowledge and work with your worries which may help by keeping a diary.
The link below will advise you in more depth of how you can control your emotions and also give you information on the Mind Chairty who can help you via talking therapies
