9 things only deeply anxious people understand

Anxiety neurosis is referred to as anxiety disorder. It is a neurotic disorder characterized by widespread and persistent anxiety or recurrent panic attacks, often accompanied by autonomic symptoms and motor tension. The form of anxiety comes from a variety of experiences, including observation and learning of correct or incorrect information, and direct experience of real or perceived trauma. In the long-term state, it develops into the current behavior pattern, and the prevalence of women is significantly higher than that of men.

The top ten manifestations of anxiety disorders are generally manifested in excessive worrying about some trivial problems, always insomnia, easy to wake up, gastrointestinal problems often occur, and the temper will be particularly bad, it is easy to lose your temper, and then self-doubt and feeling I am useless. And for some occasions of interpersonal communication will be inexplicably scared.

1. Anxiety ≠ ordinary people's anxiety

Anxiety is a normal and even beneficial emotion that all people experience. However, it is often incomprehensible for people with anxiety disorders to confide their feelings to normal people. Contrary to what some people believe, anxiety disorder is not only a mental state, but also a mental health disease. Untreated anxiety may seriously affect work or study, affect participation in family and other social relationships, and even be unable to enjoy normal daily activities. This is qualitatively and quantitatively different from the anxiety of normal people.

2. Symptoms are not only reflected in the mind, but also in the body

Even though anxiety disorder is a "mental" health disorder, it does not just affect thoughts and psychology. Anxiety symptoms can be manifested through physical reactions, and some are even serious. For example, people who have had a panic attack may experience dizziness, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Panic disorder may be an anxiety disorder or a separate disease. The physical symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder usually manifest as muscle tension, palpitations, unreality, irritability, restlessness, and various sensory discomforts.

3. Anxiety is the most common mental illness in China and the United States

Many people think that depression is the most common mental illness, but anxiety is actually ranked first. However, there may be an association between anxiety and depression.

4. The fear is very real

Normal people often find it difficult to understand and think that the patient's persistent fear of anxiety is ridiculous and unreasonable, but in fact, the fear of anxiety patients is very real, such as facing an enemy, such as facing a cliff.

5. Panic attacks are unstoppable

A panic attack is a sudden appearance of intense fear or discomfort that peaks within a few minutes, and several physical and cognitive symptoms may occur at the same time, including but not limited to palpitations, trembling, nausea, dizziness, dying feeling, And a strong sense of fear for fear of going mad and fear of sudden death. Limited panic attacks can be relieved in a few minutes, but hellish panic attacks are difficult to solve no matter how you "float and accept". At this time, sedatives are the best choice.

6. Anxiety and depression may be comorbid

Anxiety and depression are not uncommon. Anxiety may be a symptom of clinical depression, depression may be a symptom of anxiety, clinically, depression caused by anxiety is not uncommon.

7. Anxiety attacks usually occur at night

Anxiety disorders are not uncommon at night. When a patient tries to fall asleep, he may easily feel physical tension, twitching, and tachycardia, which can lead to insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, and easy awakening. (My personal panic attacks are usually around 8 o'clock in the evening)

8. It's really hard for you to "overcome it"

Family and friends always say: Don't worry, get over it. However, as a patient, it is very difficult to overcome, and it is also very difficult to accept. Many physical symptoms and even hypocritical thoughts are completely out of control. Just like a cold cannot control a runny nose, the patient is very difficult.

9. It's not just a psychological problem

The biggest misunderstanding of ordinary people about anxiety may be that it is just a state of mind. Many people think that anxiety is not important, thinking that it is just a daily trouble that everyone often encounters. But anxiety disorders are not. If they are not treated in time, they are likely to develop more and more serious, and even cause other health effects on the body.