Getting anxious over Anxiety Depression?

Anxiety Depression Guide by Deb Dowling, from Indigo Realm, Seymour
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Below here I have collated some resources for you to learn more about ways to deal with Anxiety & Depression, so that you can inform yourself better on some of the self care strategies that are available to support mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

Anxiety is a natural reaction that everyone experiences - part of our fight or flight response - which helps us to be alert for potentially dangerous or fearful situations such as crossing a busy road or approaching a big black spider in the bathtub! However for some people anxiety prevents them from living their life in the way that they would like.

Problem anxiety can take various forms - panic attacks that occur out of the blue; incredible fear about situations or objects that are not actually dangerous or usually scary; uncontrollable concerns and worry about almost everything; or compulsive repetition of a ritual due to an idea that it will reduce anxiety i.e. washing hands repeatedly to get rid of germs.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY?

People who may have an anxiety disorder often experience common symptoms of fear and panic.

 Fear vs. Anxiety - Anxiety has similar physical and emotional symptoms to fear. Fear, however, is always based on, or triggered by something. A person with an anxiety disorder feels the fear but cannot necessarily name the reason they feel anxious.

 Panic attacks - During a panic attack, fear may be so intense that you feel like you will lose control, have a heart attack, or “go crazy”. Panic attacks can occur with different anxiety disorders.

In addition to fear and panic a person with an anxiety disorder may experience symptoms including:

 Feeling irritable or uneasy
 Excessively worrying about things
 Appearing to others as being “highly strung”
 Difficulty relaxing, concentrating and sleeping
 Developing elaborate plans to avoid certain places, situations or objects
 Physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, muscle spasm, sweating, shortness of breath, headaches and nausea, with no other cause

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS?

Some of the main types of anxiety disorders are:

 Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - marked by unrealistic and excessive worry accompanied by constant and often unnecessary concern about anything or everything.

 Phobias –including Social Phobia – fear of being judged negatively by other people; Agoraphobia – fear of certain objects or places; Specific Phobia – intense fear of particular objects or situations.

 Panic Disorder - extreme panic attacks including all of the physical symptoms of panic along with a fear that the panic attack itself will lead to a total loss of control or even death.

 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Persistent and unwanted thoughts which constantly invade and disrupt a person’s life. People may end up performing the same action or processes over and over in an attempt to ease their anxiety about these thoughts.

 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – feelings of uncontrollable fear or flashbacks after a traumatic experience resulting in a person feeling unable to function in their daily life.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CAUSES OF ANXIETY?

Anxiety can be a result of an interaction of a number of factors including:

 Environmental factors - some people become anxious when faced with certain situations, life events, people or places. When these triggers are gone, the anxiety eases or disappears altogether.

 Biological factors - an imbalance of the chemicals in the brain that regulate feelings and physical reactions can alter someone’s thoughts, emotions or behaviour, resulting in anxiety.

 Genetic factors - It is still unclear whether Anxiety Disorders can be inherited but research shows that anxiety disorders run in some families. They may take on a different form for each family member.

 Personality - some personality types are more prone to anxiety. A person who often reacts in a very emotional way and who is easily upset may experience anxious thoughts and behaviours.

WHAT HELP IS AVAILABLE?

Anxiety can be a big deal and you don’t have to work it out on your own. There are some very successful treatments and strategies available for people with an anxiety disorder. These include:

 Counselling and therapy, in particular Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
 Medication
 Self-help support groups and self-treatment programs
 Alternative therapies

WHAT CAN I DO FOR MYSELF?

To help relieve mild anxiety and assist in the long term management of feelings of anxiety:

 Find out as much as you can about anxiety by accessing the resources and information listed on the internet
 See your local GP or have an assessment conducted by a mental health professional
 If treatment is required, discuss your options with your health professional and decide on a program that is right for you
 Don’t let misconceptions about mental illness or the worry of anxiety stop you from seeking help.

Remember that everyone experiences feelings of anxiety - it can often be very calming to talk to a friend, relative or counsellor so that these feelings don’t end up getting beyond your control.

Always look after your mind as well as your body by adopting a healthier lifestyle including regular exercise, a healthy eating plan, regular sleeping patterns and learning to reduce your stress levels and relaxing. This is different for everybody. You may watch TV or read a book, go for a walk, see a movie or have a bath, others find slow breathing or remedial massage beneficial.

Please note, the use of alcohol, cannabis and other recreational drugs is discouraged for anyone suffering Anxiety. Rather than assisting with long term recovery, these substances can cause a temporary worsening of symptoms.

A lot of people who are exerting too much of their brain power usually exhaust not only their physical strength when engaging in various multi-tasking activities, they also tend to over extend their brains up to the point when it plainly needs some good old time for relaxation.

A lot of busy people who seem to cannot fathom the idea of relaxing and taking time of from work, as well as their worries, tend to actually start having nervous breakdowns, anxiety depression and all sorts of mental illnesses that can cause a person's sanity to go haywire, fortunately, if you're one of those poor unfortunate ones who are unable to distress and is constantly worried and fussing over things, there are actually available cures and various treatments for treating anxiety depression.

Anxiety depression is actually characterized by all sorts of irregularities and erratic behavior from the person who is suffering from it, this is usually due to certain stress triggers that may tend to easily cause a person undue jitters and stress.

Also, a lot of people who tend to get easily nervous over stressful activities are actually prone to having anxiety depression, its just a matter of being strong-willed when it comes to facing difficult and stress-prone activities. It may be pretty hard to overcome at first, but trying to be calm and cool in times of extreme pressure is what'll actually save your mental health from going totally downward spiral.

When it comes to effectively curing one's self from a mental illness, one must keep in mind that you have to be actually honest with yourself and assess what kind of depression or mental illness you actually have, go to reputable psychiatrist to get yourself diagnosed correctly as well as be able to get the right depression treatment for yourself. Here are the various types of depression:

Manic or Bipolar depression - characterized by sudden and extreme changes in one's mood wherein one minute he or she is in an elevated state of euphoria while the next minute (day or week) he or she is feeling to be in a personal hell.

Postpartum depression - characterized by a prolonged sadness and a feeling of emptiness by a new mother wherein physical stress during child birth, an uncertain sense of responsibility towards the new born baby can be just some of the possible factors why some new mother go through this.

Dysthimia - characterized by a slight similarity with depression, although this time, it's been proven to be a lot less severe, but of course with any case, should be treated immediately.

Cyclothemia - characterized by a slight similarity with Manic or Bipolar depression wherein the individual suffering from this mental illness may occasionally suffer from severe changes in one's moods.

Seasonal Affective Disorder - characterized by falling in a rut only during specific seasons (i.e. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall) studies however, prove that more people actually fall in to a rut more during the Winter and Fall seasons and lastly, Mood swings, wherein a person's mood may shift from happy to sad to angry in just a short time.

But the type of depression that has actually been proven to be quite common among people is anxiety depression, which is actually characterized by the state of being overly anxious about things. Anxiety, a supposedly normal behavior that'll actually help a person adjust more to a certain stressful activity like first date jitters or a grueling exam the following day.

Anxiety actually helps you get psyched up towards facing certain "difficult situations"; anxiety therefore is actually a good thing. Anxiety depression however, is simply the opposite, not to be easily dismissed as a "case of the nerves"; Anxiety depression is in actuality an illness that can be caused from the biological makeup of an individual, or in other words, a hereditary illness.

Also, there are actually various types of Anxiety depression, each having its own unique characteristics. Take for example Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD, this kind of Anxiety depression is a lot more complicated than the average Anxiety depression, in spite of possibly being a day-to-day habit for those who suffer this kind of Anxiety depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder actually makes the individual quite more paranoid than usual, anxiety attacks are more frequent, even absurd at times.

They can even be anxious even when there's no apparent reason that calls for them to behave in such a way. People suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder actually shows a lot of symptoms, from lack of sleep, to being unable to relax, getting tired easily, cannot concentrate on what they're doing and even suffering from depression. This kind of Anxiety depression is still curable; just a little work will actually do the trick.

Consult a reputable cognitive behavior therapist who'll help give the individual the therapy that he or she needs to help him or her loosen up, also prescribed medicines are sort of a must to help these individuals battle anxiety attacks, help them calm down and relax.

Herbal anxiety treatments

If you are someone that is suffering from anxiety, this can be a frustrating experience. You will want to feel better and have the sense to find something that will make the fears and anxiety that you are feeling go away.

You do not want to take the harsh medications that many of the doctors prescribe. You will want to use your better judgment and use something that will make you feel better.

There are different herbal anxiety treatments. You can find most of them in the herbal shops and online sites. You should not have to suffer from this and live your life being afraid or so doped up that you cannot even think anymore. You want to have the ability to move past these feelings and have a better life that you can feel good about.

Herbal anxiety treatments are going to make it easier to function on a daily basis. You will see that you will feel better and have more energy to do the things that you want to do. You will not be tired and having bad feelings anymore.

You can trust the herbal remedies to make your life easier and get you to where you want to be in life. You will not have to be afraid that you are going to feel weird because the herbs are all natural and this is something that you can actually benefit from too.

Taking herbal treatments for your anxiety will get you to where you need to be. You can go out and enjoy life and feel good about meeting others instead of hiding from them. You will not have to live your life in fear of everyone else. You can focus on the good things and move past the pain and the suffering that you have been doing for many years. You will have no more need to stay inside and now you can live your life to the fullest.

If you are not sure what the herbal anxiety treatments can do for you, you may want to consult with someone that has already taken them. You may want to find out what you can expect from these herbs. Herbs are not going to have the same effect on everyone, however you can make a great difference in what you are doing so that you can feel good about your life again and start living the way that you want without fear and anxiety.

There are many children that can even take the herbal anxiety treatments. They may be something that can help them function through life and feel much better about who they are and what they do in life. This is something that can be a huge help to parents that do not want to see their child take on this challenge anymore.

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What is The Interrelationship of Depression and Insomnia?
Depression is the most common cause of chronic insomnia, especially in the elderly. A study shows that depressed elderly patients, if they suffer from insomnia, have a tendency to be depressed for over a year.

Another study shows that even without a history of depression, if an elderly patient suffers from insomnia, they have a high risk of being depressed. This is usually observed in women.
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Self Care strategies for Living with Depression

Studies suggest that St. John's wort is not effective for major Depression.

It's available at health food stores, drug stores, and online in the form of capsules, tablets, liquid extracts, or tea.

St. John's wort may take 4 to 6 weeks to notice the full effects. Side effects may include dizziness, dry mouth, indigestion, and fatigue. St. John's wort increases photosensitivity, so extra caution should be taken to protect skin and eyes from sunlight.

Although St. John's wort appears to be reasonably safe when taken alone, it can interfere with the effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, such as antidepressants, drugs to treat HIV infections and AIDs, drugs to prevent organ rejection for transplant patients, and oral contraceptives.

St. John's wort is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women, children, or people with bipolar disorder, liver or kidney disease.

2) Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of good fat needed for normal brain function. Our bodies can't make omega-3s on their own, so we must obtain them through our diet.

Studies have linked Depression with low dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids. In countries with higher fish consumption, such as Japan and Taiwan, the Depression rate is 10 times lower than in North American. Postpartum Depression is also less common.

Studies suggest that omega-3's together with antidepressants may be more effective than antidepressants alone.

Cold water fish such as salmon, sardines, and anchovies are the richest food source of omega-3 fatty acids. But instead of eating more fish which contain mercury, PCBs, and other chemicals, fish oil capsules are considered a cleaner source of omega-3 fatty acids. Many companies filter their fish oil so that these chemicals are removed.

Fish oil capsules are sold in health food stores, drug stores, and online. Most brands should be stored in the fridge to prevent the oil from going rancid. When comparing brands, the key active components for Depression are EPA and DHA.

Fish oil capsules may interact with blood-thinning drugs such as warfarin and aspirin. Side effects may include indigestion and bleeding. Fish oil should not be taken 2 weeks before or after surgery. Fish oil can also cause a fishy aftertaste. To prevent this, try taking the fish oil just before meals.

For more information on Omega 3 Fatty Acids review this University of Maryland Medical Center Study of Omega 3 fatty acid Clinical Trials

3) SAM-e

SAM-e, pronounced "sammy", is short for S-adenosyl-L-methionine. It's a chemical that's found naturally in the human body and is believed to increase levels of neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.

Several studies have found SAM-e is more effective than placebo.

In North America, SAM-e is available as an over-the-counter supplement in health food stores, drug stores, and online. It should be enteric-coated for maximum absorption. Although it's one of the more expensive supplements, it remains popular as a remedy for Depression and osteoarthritis.

Side effects can include nausea and constipation.

4) Folic Acid

Folic acid, also called folate, is a B vitamin that is often deficient in people who are depressed.

Folate is found in green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fruit, beans, and fortified grains. It's one of the most common vitamin deficiencies because of poor diet but also because chronic conditions and various medications such as aspirin and birth control pills can also lead to deficiency.

Besides food, folic acid is also available as a supplement or as part of a B-complex vitamin.

Researchers at Harvard University have found that depressed people with low folate levels don't respond as well to antidepressents, and taking folic acid in supplement form can improve the effectiveness of antidepressants.

5) 5-HTP

5-HTP is short for 5-hydroxytryptophan. It's produced naturally in the body and is used to make the neurotransmitter serotonin. Although taking 5-HTP in supplement form may theoretically boost the body's serotonin levels, many experts feel there is not enough evidence to determine the safety of 5-HTP. It should not be combined with antidepressants.

6) Diet

• Reduce your intake of sweets
Sweets temporarily make you feel good as blood sugar levels soar, but may worsen mood later on when they plummet.

• Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Caffeine and alcohol both dampen mood. Alcohol temporarily relaxes us and caffeine boosts energy, but the effects of both are short-lived. Both can worsen mood swings, anxiety, Depression, and insomnia.

• Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is needed to produce the mood-enhancing neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. Although deficiency of vitamin B6 is rare, a borderline deficiency may occur in people taking oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, and drugs for tuberculosis.

• Magnesium
Most people do not get enough magnesium in their diets. Good sources of magnesium are legumes, nuts, whole grains and green vegetables. Like vitamin B6, magnesium is needed for serotonin production. Stress depletes magnesium.

7) Exercise

Regular exercise is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to improve mood.

Exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, releases mood-elevating chemicals in the brain and can decrease stress hormones.

One of the best options to bust the blues is taking a brisk walk outside each morning for at least 30 minutes five days a week.

But what's important is that you choose something you enjoy and will stick with, whether it's going to the gym, signing up for dance classes, playing tennis, or gardening.

8) Light Therapy

Getting enough sunlight has been shown to be effective for seasonal mood changes that happen in the darker winter months.

Exposure to light in the morning helps the body's sleep/wake cycle work properly. Production of serotonin, a brain chemical that key in influencing our mood, is turned on in the morning upon exposure to light. During the winter when there is less sunlight, serotonin levels can drop, making us feel tired and prone to seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

One of the most simple ways to increase your exposure to light is to walk outdoors in the morning. Just be sure to use sunscreen to protect your skin from ultraviolet light.

Another option is to use special lights that simulate natural daylight. Studies have found they are effective.

These lights can be found online. There are different types available, from light boxes to visors, that are typically used for 20-30 minutes a day. Look for lights with a minimum of 3,000 lux. many experts suggest 10,000 lux.

Although they are rather expensive ranging from $150 to $500, they may be covered by insurance.

9) Other Natural Remedies

• Flower remedies
• Yoga
• Acupuncture


This site offers a range of mediation tools -Meditation techniques and a set of Guided meditation videos

Vitamin & Nutrient Associations

One of the specific nutrition products that may affect Depression is Omega 3 fatty acids. For more information about this product check Herbalifeline.

Many of the pressure of life sneak under our guard and affect us in ways we do not recognize that the time. If we are going to build our ability to withstand stress over the longer term we need to get our bodies as healthy as we can.

You might find that this article helps to understand how easy it is to become run down and lacking energy. Rebuilding that core wellness is a very strong foundation for fighting against depressive episodes. nutrition

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Further reading through our articles on health issues will give you a body of information that will help you decide what options you have to deal with the underlying causes of your Depression problem through giving your body the nutrition products that will assist you body to heal from the inside out. We wish you well in your search for solutions to this problem and your movement towards better health in all areas.

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Between school, life, parents, friends, and the fact that all of them want all of your time, there is no way to get away from the petty concerns and strains that can lead to serious stress.
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