Everything You Need To Know About Anxiety
Everything You Need To Know About Anxiety
What is situational anxiety?
Anxiety can be of different types and can have different triggers. Situational anxiety is a type of anxiety that occurs in response to specific situations or events that are perceived as stressful, challenging, or overwhelming to the person undergoing it. Unlike generalised anxiety disorder, which involves worry about various aspects of life like career or relationship, situational anxiety is temporary and tied to particular circumstances or triggers. Once the stressful situation is over or the person gets used, the anxiety typically diminishes or disappears. Examples of some common situational anxiety-
- Public speaking
- Job interviews
- Exams or academic performance
- Social gatherings or meeting new people
- Major life changes (e.g., moving, starting a new job, getting married)
- Medical procedures or hospital visits
Can anxiety make you dizzy?
Yes, anxiety can indeed cause dizziness. Dizziness is a common physical symptom of anxiety and can result from a variety of physiological responses that occur when the body reacts to stress or fear. This sensation of dizziness can range from feeling lightheaded or faint to feeling off-balance or unsteady.
Does anxiety make you tired?
Yes, anxiety can make you feel tired. In fact, fatigue or feeling tired even though you have rested enough is one of the common symptoms of anxiety. This tiredness can be both physical and mental, and it can occur even when you haven’t done anything physically strenuous.
Can anxiety make you throw up?
Yes, anxiety can make you feel nauseous and even cause you to throw up. The connection between anxiety and nausea is well-established and is often the result of the body’s stress response. Anxiety can affect the digestive system in several ways, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach discomfort and even gut related issues like leaky gut syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. And that’s why the saying “Gut feeling”.
How to get rid of anxiety forever?
Getting rid of anxiety completely and forever is not always possible for most people, as anxiety is a natural and normal human response to stress and perceived threats. In fact, some level of anxiety is healthy and helps us stay alert and cautious in dangerous situations. If for example I have no exam anxiety I might not study and fail to clear exams. However, it is possible to manage anxiety which is in excess and is toxic so that it doesn’t interfere with your daily life. While eliminating anxiety forever may not be achievable, there is hope as there are ways to significantly reduce its intensity, frequency, and impact through a combination of techniques and lifestyle changes. Remember what we try to avoid persisting more in our life so the first step to heal anything is to accept it.
Steps to Manage and Reduce Anxiety Long-Term
- Understand and Accept Anxiety
- Identify Triggers – Recognize the situations, thoughts, or environments that trigger your anxiety. By identifying your specific triggers, you can better prepare for such situations or develop strategies to address them.
- Therapy –Therapy helps to find root cause and supports in healing
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Regular Exercise
- Balanced Diet and Avoiding Stimulants
- Practise Deep Breathing and Relaxation Techniques
- Develop Healthy Coping Mechanisms
- Identify ways to cope with stress that don’t worsen your anxiety. Healthy coping mechanisms may include journaling, spending time in nature, dancing, engaging in hobbies, or talking to a therapist.
- Avoid relying on unhealthy behaviours like drinking alcohol, smoking, or overworking yourself, as these can intensify anxiety over time.
- Limit Exposure to Stressors or to say triggers
- Improve Sleep Hygiene
The goal is not to avoid or live without any anxiety, but to reach a point where anxiety no longer controls or limits your ability to function and enjoy life.
How to tell if shortness of breath is from anxiety?
Anxiety-Induced Shortness of Breath: Typically occurs during moments of stress, fear, or worry. It may happen in specific situations that trigger anxiety (e.g., public speaking, work pressure, social situations). It can also occur during a panic attack, even when there is no clear danger.
Other Medical Causes: Shortness of breath from a medical condition (such as asthma, heart problems, or lung disease) may not always be linked to emotional triggers. It can occur during physical exertion, while resting, or as part of a chronic condition that doesn’t necessarily improve when you calm down.