ANXIETY

What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

ANXIETY SYMPTOMS

• Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness
• Problems sleeping.
• Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet.
• Shortness of breath.
• Heart palpitations.
• An inability to be still and calm.
• Dry mouth.
• Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet.
• Nausea
• Muscle tension
• Dizziness
• Hyperventilating

AREAS OF THE BRAIN THAT ARE AFFECTED BY ANXIETY

• Amygdala
• Hippocampus
• Hypothalamus
• Prefrontal cortex
• Thalamus
• Brain stem

NEUROTRANSMITTERS THAT ARE INVOLED

• GABA- principal role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.
• Serotonin- relays signals between nerve cells, regulating their intensity.
• Norepinephrine- "fight or flight"

Complications Of Anxiety

• Depression
• Substance abuse
• Trouble sleeping
• Digestive or bowel problems
• Headaches
• Suicide
• Poor quality of life

PREVENTION FOR ANXIETY

• Avoid caffeine
• Do not smoke or use smokeless tobacco products
• Exercise daily
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy

TREATMENTS FOR ANXIETY

• Therapy
• Medications
• Stress and Relaxation Techniques
• Yoga
• Acupuncture

WORK CITED

• Web MD