Anxiety disorder is a mental disorder that causes excessive anxiety and fear. mood disorders such as depression, and if not treated immediately they have the potential to worsen over time.
This will make someone who is diagnosed not enthusiastic about carrying out daily activities, including hobbies that are usually popular. If it continues, this anxiety will be intense for a long time. Often this fear makes the sufferer physically limp quickly.
If not handled properly, this anxiety disorder can interfere with daily activities and reduce the quality of the sufferer's relationships with those closest to him socially, even with his own family, spouse and children.
Causes of anxiety disorders
Until now there has been no definitive journal that has succeeded in explaining the causes of anxiety disorder . However, in general there are several factors that are very influential in increasing the risk of anxiety disorders or anxiety disorders , namely genetic factors, biological factors (chemical compounds in the brain), environment, and stress. Broadly speaking, the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorder depend on the type of anxiety disorder experienced by the sufferer. The following are signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders by type:
- Have trauma
- Hard to sleep
- Experiencing muscle tension
- Often feel panicked
- Unnatural fear
- Social phobia (often nervous & afraid of crowds)
- Specific phobia
Treatment of anxiety disorders
Handling of anxiety disorders is usually adjusted to the patient's condition and the type of anxiety he is experiencing. However, in general, the way to deal with anxiety disorders is a combination of drugs (antidepressants, anti-anxiety) and psychotherapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy will give good results in sufferers of anxiety disorders.
Prevention of anxiety disorders
This mental disorder can interfere with daily life if it is not prevented by a healthy lifestyle. Here's how to prevent it:
- Set a healthy diet.
- Get enough sleep.
- Actively exercising.
- Do meditation
- Avoid cigarettes and alcohol.
- Limiting the amount of consumption of caffeine, such as coffee and tea.
- Join the community & socialize
- Conduct counseling sessions if necessary
When to see a doctor?
Immediately see a doctor if you have the following signs or symptoms or other questions, consult your doctor. If you feel:
- Constantly overwhelmed by worry that interferes with daily activities.
- The fear, worry, and anxiety that you experience is difficult to control.
- Chronic stress, alcoholism, drug use, or other mental health problems.
- Desire to self-harm or even commit suicide.
Article written by dr. Gabriella Tantular Sp.KJ (Psychiatric Specialist at EMC Cikarang Hospital).