subject: Anxiety Physical Symptoms And Natural Treatments [print this page] Think you may be having anxiety physical symptoms ?
Everyone feels anxious, stressed or worried from time to time. You will feel nervous about a big test or job interview... most of us get butterflies before a big date... who doesn't feel anxious before public speaking?
However if your anxiety is typically overwhelming and is very persistent you may be suffering from anxiety attacks.
If you are experiencing anxiety attacks... you definitely are NOT alone. Tens of millions of Americans currently know how you feel.
You can be relieved though... Anxiety Disorders are VERY treatable and usually without medication and expensive therapy bills.
To stop physical symptoms of anxiety we need to look more at the cause of anxiety rather than treat the symptom compounding the situation. The following easy steps may be adopted in stopping the physical symptoms of anxiety
Anxiety physical symptoms include:
Our breathing becomes more rapid
Our heart beat speeds up
We feel dizzy and light-headed
We get 'butterflies' in our stomach
We feel sick and/or need the toilet
Our mouth becomes dry and it feels difficult to swallow
We can experience profuse sweating
We feel 'jittery' and 'jumpy' a feeling of being 'on-edge'
Emotional symptoms: These symptoms refer to thoughts and feelings that no one knows about except you. These include anxiety (excessive worry about the stressor), depression, thoughts of hopelessness, loneliness, anger, resentment, and difficulty concentrating. You may believe that the stressful situation will never get better, or that you are incapable of handling it. You may want to give up.
Panic attacks and anxiety attack symptoms can be kept in check by relaxing and keeping your body and yourself under control even in the worst situations. Learning proper relaxation techniques, physical activities such as yoga or running and even meditation can help you stop and prevent anxiety attacks for a happier, anxiety-free life.
Passion Flower: It is an herb and it is very popular natural treatment. Usually people suffering from insomnia and anxiety use as a folk remedy. It should not be taken with sedative unless under medical supervision. It acts as a medication for sleep or seizure disorders. There are some side effects with passion flower such as vomiting, drowsiness, rapid heartbeat and nausea.
The importance is to follow a healthy lifestyle. As much as possible, you have to develop a good diet plan and stop unhealthy habits like smoking and excessive alcohol drinking. By leading a healthy lifestyle, your energy levels will increase and you will always have a positive emotional outlook.
