STRESS AND ANXIETY
Stress and anxiety, both are mental health issue which interfere daily life routines. But at the some point these may be serious issues. If left untreated may lead to serious complications so care should be taken in the beginning only.
Many people experience stress and anxiety from time to time in their life. Anxiety is feeling of fear, worry or uneasiness. Stress is what makes you feel frustrated or irritated. Let's know in detail about stress and anxiety!
WHAT TO YOU UNDERSTAND BY STRESS?
Stress is defined as the response to stimuli that affects the mental and physical equilibrium of the individuals. It makes you feel threatened and disturbs the psychological balance to a huge extent. It is an automatic process. Our lives are filled with deadlines, issues, hassles and a lot of things. We remain totally preoccupied with various things. This provides very less time to our body and mind to relax and take rest. This disturbs the balance of the body and leads to stress. The major causes of stress are given below.
What are Major Causes of Stress?
The major causes of stress are as follows:-
- Lack of sleep
- Working schedule
- Some health related complications
- Pregnancy
- Death of close relatives or family members
- Conflicts in professional lives
- Professional competition
- Financial problem
- Social recognition
- Feeling of insecurity
All these causes coupled with some more lead to stressful conditions. The level of stress may arise to such an extent that it may lead to several severe complications. The common symptoms are listed hereunder.
What are common Symptoms of Stress?
- Unable to concentrate and focus
- Optimistic attitude
- Memory related disorders
- Continuous worries and tension
- Lack of judgmental capabilities
- Short temperament
- Irritation, feeling agitated
- Feeling isolated
- Depression
- Sleeping too much or too less
- Eating a lot or very less
- Nail biting
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
These are some of the common symptoms, which portray that an individual is under tremendous stress. Stress gives rise to some dangerous ailments like cardiac arrests, nervous breakdown, urinary disorders. These may even lead to death of the individuals.
WHAT TO YOU UNDERSTAND BY ANXIETY?
If we talk about anxiety it is a serious mental disorder. There are several types of anxiety disorders including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and some specific phobias. People may face anxious situations in their life, it is a very common emotional experience. Anxiety may cause distress which may interfere person's ability to perform their tasks.
What are Symptoms of Anxiety?
- Cold or sweaty hands or feet
- Shortness of breath
- Heart palpitation
- Sleeping problems
- Feeling of fear, uneasiness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Tremors
- Muscle tension
What are Causes for Anxiety to happen?
There is no specific cause for anxiety to happen but it could be due to several factors including changes in brain and some environmental factors.
IS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT HELPFUL FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY?
Ayurveda is a natural science which believes in taking care of health naturally. People opt for ayurvedic treatment these days as natural supplements are without any side effects and can be taken on regular basis.
Many herbal products are available at herbal stores claiming permanent cure for various health diseases. Buyers should have knowledge of authentic products.
Better consult an Ayurveda expert before using any natural supplement as dose varies as per the body constitution and severity of symptoms of any health condition. So it is always advised to see the doctor.