An anxiety disorder is an exaggerated concern related to a particular situation. Will I be able to feed my children tomorrow? Worrying about the health of a child yet in perfect health.
It is normal to be anxious in a particular situation as being faced with a burglar or wait for the outcome of a review. Anxiety becomes a disease (GAD) when it appears for no apparent reason. Everything is fine now, but if I had that ...
The symptoms of GAD are, among others, irritability, lack of sleep and difficulty concentrating.
Panic is a form of anxiety. An interview for a new job can sometimes trigger panic among some. What will happen? A rule that has served me well is to say: I do not really want this job. There are others. Remind yourself that it is not written as a first interview you must absolutely get the job. Tell yourself that this is the first interview of a series of ten. A vendor keeps smiling because he knows well, on average, he makes a sale for ten presentations.
Another form of anxiety is obsessive compulsive. Back at home constantly to check that doors are locked.
Several other forms of anxiety such as phobias and post-traumatic stress, can prevent a person from living normally. It then becomes important to consult. In some cases, a doctor prescribes medication to reduce anxiety. Psychotherapy is often the tool that heals, or at least improve the patient's daily life.
29 avril 2010
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