Anxiety
Occasional mild anxiety is something that is part of the human experience. But if anxiety becomes chronic and fills your day with worry and tension without little or nothing to provoke it, then this is much more than the normal anxiety people experience and is diagnosed as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Most people that have GAD realize that their concerns and worries are more intense than the situation warrants. Their anxiety also can be accompanied by physical symptoms such as muscle aches or tension, fatigue, headaches, irritability, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, sweating and hot flashes. Also they may often feel nauseated and have frequent trips to the bathroom. People with GAD find it difficult to relax and often have difficulty concentrating. Trouble falling and staying asleep may also be a problem.
There are many other anxiety related disorders such as panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder and others that will be discussed in subsequent posts as well as the treatment and statistics of these disorders.
I went to therapy counseling when I had problems with my husband. The person who I talked to was very helpful.
Therapy can be very helpfull for many people in difficult or changing life situations. Many people just need a little help adjusting to a change in their life circumstances. I am glad things worked out for you and your husband.
how do I find a doctor that is affortable to help with anxiety and depression?
Karla, the first thing to do, if you have insurance, is to see what doctor is in-network in your mental health benefits. If you do not have insurance, contact your communities mental health center and they should be able to work with you on a sliding scale fee based on your income. I hope this helps.
I totally agree that mild anxiety is a part of life but it should be taken seriously.
Deep breathing exercises are excellent for anxiety and many people report positive results from meditation. Some other natural anxiety remedies to look into are St.John’s Wort, SAMe, L-Theanine, and Tryptophan.