“I get lost inside my mind.”

Are you someone continuously worrying about a lot of things, also thoughts that you have are imagining all possible negative things that you think might take place? Oh and you already worked out in your mind how to prevent them? Trust me you are not the only one experiencing this.

Everyone experiences worry, fear and anxiety differently and it is important that you reflect on and understand what they mean to you. I am here just to pass on the information on anxiety which I have gathered reading books on anxiety that could help you with your daily life.

Before I write about Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) lets list below the focused 6 disorders

• Specific Phobia
• Panic Disorder
• Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

The help and information are out there, Go see your doctor, get yourself books on anxiety, Self guide books,programmes online etc that will help you. Once you recognise and aware of the anxiety type you suffer do your research. Avoid taking anxiety/depression medication (anti-depressant ) If possible. There is no over night fix but there are many techniques to help you.

What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD is the label used to describe persistent, pervasive feelings of anxiety which give rise to what seems like constant bodily and mental discomfort.

People that suffer from GAD can explain “They never seem to stop worrying, or they can never seem relaxed, something is always troubling them! They constantly feel they are on the edge. Who else can relate to this? it can be physically and emotionally draining. Mind is always focused on worries but the good news is that anxiety disorder is fixable.

GAD is often accompanied by psychological symptoms such as

• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Difficulty concentrating
• A sense of dread

Also few examples on physical symptoms of GAD

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Fast heart beat
• Excessive sweating
• Insomnia
• Dry mouth
• Muscle aches and tension
• Headache

It is generally thought that GAD is underpinned by many women or the misinterpretation of wide range of situation as threatening. If you experienced more energy at times, struggled to focus at work place, at times even felt hopeless that you stopped going out?

You will not need any medication if you learn how to deal with stress by yourself. Options that I can recommend from my research by reading (THANK YOU LIBRARY). Look out for stress awareness training online or ask your GP. Educate and practice mindfulness; enroll yourself in yoga classes, practice breathing techniques also simple relaxation techniques will change your life. When you do have negative thoughts challenge them

Guys worry, fear and anxieties are NORMAL believe me and healthy responses to stress. They are very necessary for survival however they become a problem when they are exaggerated and cycles of distress develop.

Check my post on ‘Anxiety and worry Free’ for detailed information and techniques to help you to get your life on track