ANXIETY
Ally Wilson
How is the body affected?
The body system works normally but with anxiety your heart beats faster which can interfere with your sleep, the relationships you are in, your job, your lifestyle and when you eat.
ONSET: HOW DOES THIS CONDITION ARISE?
WHY DID I CHOOSE THIS TOPIC?
Who is targeted for anxiety?
DIAGNOSIS
-Your doctor may have you fill out a questionnaire, according to the signs and symptoms you tell them,
-You can have a physical exam done according to your signs and symptoms.
-You can take blood tests or other tests, if you think you may have anxiety.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
-Having a feeling or uneasiness, fear or panic
-Shortness of breath or dry mouth
-Cold and sweaty hands or feet
-Headache
-Minds gone blank
The signs and symptoms of an ANXIETY ATTACK are a little different:
-Shaking
-Feeling like your going to faint
-Hot and cold flashes
-Heavy breathing
-Feeling like your going to be sick.
PROGNOSIS
TREATMENT
-Meditation
-Try and substitute you negative thoughts to positive ones
-Try and control the stress in your life
-Relax in a room with little or no light
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