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<p>Anxiety attacks’ symptoms differ from one person to another, but they are an experience that one is not likely to forget. In many cases they mimic heart attacks, which is why many panic attack sufferers are rushed to the emergency rooms of the hospitals. In order to reduce the frequency to their occurrences and their severity, apart from consulting a medical professional and acting on his or her recommendations, there is a lot that one can do on his or her own in order to alleviate stress and lessen your worries.</p>
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      Choosing a healthy and balanced diet is a step in the right direction. When you eat the right food and take care of yourself your body will perform at its best. There are many different foods that you can incorporate into your diet that will help with dealing with anxiety. There are also certain foods and drinks you should try to avoid.</p>
<p> <span id="more-118"> </span>1. Very important is the daily consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating plenty of these high nutrient foods will not only make you feel better mentally, but it will also be good for your physical health as well.</p>
<p> 2. Eat complex carbohydrates, such as potatoes, whole-wheat bread and pasta. In order to keep your blood sugar level under control it is important to eat at least three meals per day and two snacks in between meals.  Studies have shown that when a person’s blood sugar drops this can actually cause them to feel anxious. One should also never miss breakfast – most dieticians recommend having your meal within one hour of getting out of bed.      </p>
<p>3. Drink enough water – the quantity depends on the person’s weight and his physical activities, but as a rule one should drink at least eight glasses of water every day. Even mild dehydration will affect one’s mood.      </p>
<p>4. Many people are sensitive to certain types of food, food ingredients or spices, the most common being dairy products, nuts, shellfish, and wheat. If you notice that certain type of food alters your mood then try your best to avoid it.</p>
<p> 5. It also very beneficial for a person that is dealing with anxiety to take multi-vitamin supplements! The vitamin that many medical practitioners recommend to the anxiety sufferers is the B vitamin; you can increase its intake either by purchasing supplements, or increase the percentage of B vitamin rich food in your diet.</p>
<p> 6. If you are a coffee lover you should consider switching to tea or decaffeinated coffee. The caffeine is a well known stimulant and when taken in large quantities can actually induce anxiety attacks. You should also be aware of the fact that teas and certain sodas contain caffeine as well- make sure that you read the labels before buying your next bottle of fuzzy drink.      </p>
<p>7. Avoid drinking alcohol or if you are a social drinker stick to a glass of wine; even though the link between alcohol and illegal substance abuse has not been fully understood, it has been proven that about 20% of the anxiety and depression sufferers in the US also suffer from alcohol or other substance abuse disorder.      </p>
<p>By following some of the dieting recommendations in this article you will not only live a healthier life holistically, but you will also be treating your anxiety in a very productive way. Of course, in case of severe and frequent anxiety attacks you should always consult a doctor, seek therapy or medicine treatment, but in conjunction you should also change your diet, exercise, and apply some basic self-management techniques which will help you live a normal life with less stress and worries.
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<p align="justify">Anxiety disorders are the most common mental conditions that affect children and adolescents and some studies suggest that almost one in five kids might have a diagnosable disorder. Anxiety treatments for children can include the intake of medications and therapies, and sometimes different treatments are even combined for greater effect. And even though the anxiety disorders are so widely spread, they are often mistaken for normal conduct, which in turn leads to late diagnosis and treatment. These anxiety disorders can affect the child’s ability to lead normal life, perform well in school, and have a fulfilling adulthood as well.<br />
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<p align="justify">Common symptoms of anxiety disorders might be physical signs like headaches, muscle tension, abdominal aches, etc. as well as your child being obsessed with worries about normal, everyday activities such as attending school, participating in a sport game, or irrational fears (phobias); frequent and severe panic attacks are also an indication of panic disorder.      </p>
<p align="justify">The proper diagnosis is usually given after careful evaluation and talking to the child, the parents, and even the teachers. Once your child have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, then you should take some measures to help him or her cope with it – your options include taking your child to a therapist (after you have consulted your child’s doctor), taking a few steps yourself to reduce your child’s stress levels and anxieties, and finally medication. Most children respond well to therapies, with the most popular being cognitive-behavior therapy and medication is only prescribed for kids and adolescents with mild to severe anxiety disorders.      </p>
<p align="justify">The most often asked question is what anxiety treatments for children and medications can be used to treat their disorders.      </p>
<p align="justify">The most psychiatric medications used today seem to be the Serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) – they are prescribed to adults and children alike and are used to treat various conditions such as depression, insomnia, personality disorder, and anxiety disorders. These drugs are usually prescribed to kids that have not responded well to therapies and have severe signs of anxiety disorders. Studies have shown in most cases SSRIs are really effective for treating childhood panic disorders and depression, but you should be aware that there are some side effects as well: these can show us abdominal pain, nausea, headache and in very rare cases the SSRIs can lead to suicidal thoughts. In all cases though it is advisable to monitor the changes in the behavior and the mood of the child, and some medical practitioners advise on regular EKG and blood tests too.</p>
<p align="justify"> The SSRIs are usually taken for a year and in the first few weeks to a month the signs of improvement should be visible. The largest trial so far used fluvoxamine and almost 80% of the children that participated in the trial showed signs of improvement as opposed to 25% of the kids that were given placebo. The side effects were mild, the most common being stomach ache, and have been experienced by more than half of the children that took the drug; the test also showed increased levels of activities among these kids and adolescents, something that is usually not seen in adults taking SSRIs.</p>
<p align="justify"> Benzodiazepines are also used in rare cases, but they are mostly used for very short-term effect and to suppress child’s irrational fear like fear of flying for example.      </p>
<p align="justify">Make sure that you pay attention to your child’s needs and worries – if he or she is obsessed with them, then this might be a sign of anxiety. You first step in the right direction should be showing the kid practical ways of coping with his or her worries and fears, but if the symptoms persist, then you should consult a specialist. If medications are prescribed, some benchmarks should be established by the medical practitioner, and periodical evaluation should be made as well, in order to establish that they are actually helping your child battle the anxiety. </p>
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<td>Stress, depression and anxiety disorders are psychological challenges faced by many people. Most psychological problems can be averted if you know how to properly manage your mind and not letting it get out of order. Managing your mind is like tending to a garden. If you do not tend to it in a disciplined manner, unwanted weeds and undergrowth will overwhelm it. On the other hand, if you manage your garden with tender loving care and plant it with good seeds, then you will reap a good harvest.</p>
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<p>In other words, if you consistently bombard your mind with worrisome thoughts, anxiety and stress will set in until it gets out of control. Seeding your mind with good and resourceful thoughts will ward off a breakdown and will keep your mind in tip top levels.</p>
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<p>This should be the first step, among others, and listed below are the top 21 stress &amp; anxiety management techniques that you can do on your own. All of them are proven to work well and will lessen your worries and should be part of your overall self-management strategy. Remember, manage your mind well using these psychological and physiological tips and you will live a positive and fulfilling life, free from stress and anxiety attacks.</p>
<p>1. <strong>Change your diet.</strong> Following a balanced diet is not only good for your weight and general health, but is a proven stress &amp; anxiety management technique. You should never starve yourself and always eat breakfast – skipping breakfast results in low sugar levels, which in turn might bring up anxiety-like symptoms. Eating food rich in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium helps reducing stress and so does avoiding refined sugar. <strong> </strong> <strong> </strong></p>
<p>2. <strong>Reduce the intake of caffeine</strong> – limit your <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.energyfiend.com/the-caffeine-database">caffeinated beverages</a> to one per day or switch to decaf. The large amounts of caffeine will induce anxiety symptoms and might lead to sleeping troubles as well.</p>
<p>3. <strong>Vitamin B</strong> will help you in your battle with anxiety disorders and stress. Most doctors will advise you to increase the intake of foods, rich on B vitamin, or take it as a supplement. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.holisticonline.com/Remedies/Anxiety/anx_vitamin_therapy.htm">Click here for resources on Vitamin B and its calming effects</a>.</p>
<p>4. <strong>Exercising</strong> is an excellent stress &amp; anxiety management technique – it eases the symptoms of anxiety and stress. During exercise endorphin is released and that helps in boosting your mood. Medical practitioners recommend at least 45 minutes daily exercise from up to five days per week and this can be aerobic, walking, or cardio.</p>
<p>5.<strong> Massages</strong> help in decreasing stress and anxiety levels. If you start feeling anxious at work or don’t have the time to visit a professional masseur you can give a quick and discrete neck and hands self-massage right there in your office.</p>
<p>6. <strong>Analyze and face your problems and fears.</strong> If you are suffering from phobia you should never try to face your fears “head-on”, but gradually, with the help of a professional, learn to accept situations that you find terrifying. Take proactive approach to your problems, do not leave your chores and tasks for the last minute, this only increases your stress levels.</p>
<p>7. <strong>Think positive.</strong> Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. You might have heard of this already, but this is in fact a simple, yet powerful stress &amp; anxiety management technique. If you start having negative thoughts and excessive worries you can force yourself to think about something pleasant and enjoyable. Immediately you will start feeling better and calmer.</p>
<p>Suppress negative thoughts – do not underestimate the power of your own mind. You are in control and you can decide to push your negative thoughts away and replace them with happy ones. A simple technique is to imagine that you are in a better place – close your eyes and “see” yourself sitting on the beach, listening to the splash of the ocean waves – this will calm you down and help you reduce your stress levels.</p>
<p>8. <strong>Take action.</strong> If you have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder, take action – this will give you a sense of control and in turn reduce your stress and anxiety. Start seeing a mental health professional, join an anxiety support group, join the gym, start exercising, take any action and you are already a winner.</p>
<p>9. <strong>Manage your “worry time”.</strong> Many people worry about events that are far ahead in the future. Why worry now if you can worry later? If you can take practical steps to solve a problem, by all means take them, but there is no need to worry excessively as this will only increase your anxiety.</p>
<p>10. <strong>Write down your worries and fears.</strong> Once you put it all down on paper, you might find out that you worry about events that you have no control over (they will either happen or they won’t) are small and insignificant matters. In that case simply stop worrying about them – keep your strength for the big challenges in your life.</p>
<p>11. <strong>Don’t worry what other people think or say about you.</strong> This is very helpful for people who suffer from social anxiety disorders. You don’t need other people’s approval in order to lead fulfilling and exciting life, and the sooner you realize this simple truth, the less stressed out you will feel.</p>
<p>12.<strong> Sex</strong> is one of the most wonderful and pleasant stress &amp; anxiety management techniques. Large amount of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin">endorphin</a>, which is a feel-good hormone, is released during sex and this explains why all people are happy after having sex. Studies have proven that sex and orgasms boost mood and reduce stress levels. Even though most of us lead busy lives, you can always find time for sex.</p>
<p>13. <strong>Practice deep breathing</strong> – many health professionals will be able to show you breathing exercises, which you should keep practicing. Once you sense some physical or mental signs of anxiety or even panic attack, start breathing deeply – this is a simple technique where you deliberately slow down your breathing and use your diaphragm. This will slow your heartbeat, relax your muscles and reduce anxiety.</p>
<p>14. <strong>Smile! </strong>Smiling realeases our body’s natural drugs: Serotonin and Endorphins. These hormones are natural pain killers and are also labeled as natural “feel-good” drugs. It will wash away all the tensions in your body, relaxes your muscles and take away pain. It will also instantly change the negative state that you are in into a positive one and this will in turn put you into a good mood. Smiling is also contagious and will boost your immune system.</p>
<p>15. <strong>Use the power of affirmations</strong> – using positive affirmations throughout the day will help you fight anxiety – if you suspect that you might be having another panic attack, you can keep repeating to yourself “I can handle this,” and “I will calm down.” Even though this might seem odd at first, it will help you feel much better. Your mind will move you towards things that you are focusing on. If you keep on saying “I will calm down”, etc, it will take immediate command of calming you down and this has instant effect.</p>
<p>16.<strong> Don’t be a victim – fight back!</strong> If you and your family are in good health, if you live in a peaceful country and there’s no major weather disaster coming your way, then you don’t have much to worry about. You must be a fighter and tackle your everyday tasks with ease and simply see them as minor challenges, not as something that you should excessively worry about.</p>
<p>17. <strong>Don’t overload yourself.</strong> If you work 12-14 hours every day and take no time off, your stress levels will inevitably rise. Know your limitations, take practical steps to reduce your workload, take time to relax and you will better manage your anxiety and stress.</p>
<p>18. <strong>Aromatherapy</strong> is a great way to relax – many oils like lavender, geranium, marjoram and others can help you relax and in fact have been used to help people with sleeping disorders. They are believed to relieve anxiety and stress symptoms as well.</p>
<p>19.<strong> Acupressure</strong> is an ancient Chinese technique that is believed to reduce stress, tension, and anxiety. Studies have shown that it has positive effect, similar or better than the traditional full-body massage. <strong> </strong> <strong> </strong></p>
<p>20. <strong>Focus on doing something that you like.</strong> If you have been putting off an interest, now is the time to take up the hobby. It may be keeping a pet, painting or anything that will occupy your mind. In so doing, your mind will now have new thoughts and that leaves it with no room for negative ones. Just by flushing out the unresourceful thoughts which create anxieties and replacing it with a new focus will work wonders.</p>
<p>21. <strong>Listen, read or watch motivational materials.</strong> Simply search Youtube.com for videos tagged with keywords “motivational” or “inspirational” and spend some time going through highly rated videos. This will almost instantly change your perspective and downplay your worries. You can also read inspirational books or talk to people who can inspire you.</p>
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<p align="justify"><strong>What is the most effective anxiety treatments for children?</strong></p>
<p align="justify"> First of all you should learn what the symptoms of anxiety disorders are since in many cases they fail to get recognized by the parents and thus the treatment is postponed and started way too late. If your child shows excessive worries and unjustified fears, or physical sings of anxiety such as headaches, stomach aches, muscle tension then he or she might suffer from anxiety disorders. In some cases this results in panic attacks as well. If these symptoms persist for at least six months or longer periods, then you should seek professional help.<br />
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<p align="justify">Finding the best mental health specialist for your child might take some time and research, but you should talk to friends and family, your child’s doctor, and finally check his or her background and “success rate.” This is actually crucial since you are putting your child’s health and future in his hands. Once that professional has diagnosed your child with anxiety disorder, he or she would advise you on the best course of action. </p>
<p align="justify"><strong>Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)</strong> On almost all cases a therapy is the best anxiety treatment for children and the most common one is the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This therapy is actually the general terms of various similar therapies, but what all of them have in common is that they are based on the idea that we can control our thoughts and they, in turn, determine our behavior and feelings. Thus, the CBT is an anxiety treatment for children that try to change the way the kid or adolescent feels even though he or she remains in the same situation. The Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy has shown great success in managing anxiety in kids of the age seven to eight years or older, but the most crucial part is the will of the child to take part and learn the new ways of thinking. Parents are involved as well since they have to encourage their children to practice the new skills and help them every step on the way. </p>
<p align="justify"><strong>Psychoanalytic therapy</strong> is an anxiety treatment that is much longer compared to the CBT, it can go on for years and can best be described as “talk therapy” that helps the children and teens manage their anxiety. </p>
<p align="justify"><strong>Behavioral Therapies</strong> are used to help children get over their irrational fears and manage their anxiety reactions.</p>
<p align="justify"> <strong>Self-management</strong> – this where the parent plays crucial role. You should consult a mental health professional that would explain you the best way to support your child. This can be an extremely effective anxiety treatment for children and is quite often overlooked. If your child only experiences mild anxiety then showing him a practical and easy way to lessen his or her worries can help enormously. Keep in mind that this takes time and don’t expect to see immediate results, but as long as some progress is made in a six month or longer period, then you are on the right track. If your child suffers from phobias do not force them to face their fears “head-on,” but rather take the prolonged exposure approach – this means letting your child gradually confront the situations that they are scared of. </p>
<p align="justify"><strong>Medications</strong> – these are usually prescribed to children who do not respond well to the previously mentioned treatments and after careful evaluation. The most widely used medications are Serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and although they can help you cure your child’s anxiety disorder, you should keep in mind that they come with side effects. These side effects are usually mild, but careful monitoring by a medical practitioner is recommended.</p>
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<td valign="top">Anxiety and fear are quite normal and in many instances useful – they can help an individual to better cope with certain situations and keep him or her alert and careful. However, millions of people suffer from various anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), or phobias. These are not mild fears and anxieties, but rather severe disorders that persevere; it is believed that in the United States alone, more than 40 million people older than 18 suffer from anxiety disorders.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Get rid of the fear of your fear</strong> <strong> </strong></p>
<p>Psychologists have confirmed that most anxiety attacks stem from fear. When a fearful thought creeps into the person’s mind, this will trigger an attack. Even the fear of an anxiety attack by itself, is a trigger and it is proven that this “meta” fear can be undone. Once this “meta” fear is resolved, the trigger is no longer there and anxiety attacks will cease to happen.</p>
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<p><strong>Understand and analyze your worries</strong></p>
<p>Your first step should be to understand and analyze your worries. Put your mind into work and carefully determine if your worries, fears, or phobias are justified: being afraid of a dog when one is growling at you is more than understandable, staying home all the time because you are afraid of dogs is quite unreasonable. Understanding the nature of your worries will help you decrease their power, it will also help you decide on the practical steps that you can take in order to overcome them.</p>
<p><strong>Postpone worrying</strong></p>
<p>This is not the same as ignoring your worries, this is more telling yourself that there’s no need to worry now about something that is only about to happen two weeks from now. This will actually help you reduce anxiety and is a very simple, yet very powerful technique. In many cases people worry about things that are insignificant or about future events that never materialize – postponing your worries might actually lead to avoiding them altogether.</p>
<p><strong>Take action</strong></p>
<p>Contrary to the popular belief most of us experience mild anxieties quite often. Consider this: you have to submit a large project two weeks from now and you haven’t started with it yet, but you keep worrying about meeting the deadline and finding the time to finish it. However, once you start working on that project, you are taking action, you are in control and your worries are less stressful. Ignoring your troubles and concerns would only make them worse.</p>
<p><strong>Be positive</strong></p>
<p>If you are obsessed with worries and dark thoughts all day long, then this might actually lead to a lot of troubles. This is also commonly known as “the power of thought” – instead of thinking and focusing all your energy on your anxiety, think of how you can successfully resolve your issues or take care of your troubles and this might actually happen.</p>
<p><strong>Write down your worries</strong></p>
<p>This is one of the most powerful ways to fight anxiety. This will also help you easily analyze the nature of your worries – if you are over-concerned with small and unimportant events and issues, then don’t give them a second thought, focus on the most important things in life!</p>
<p><strong>Put a lid on your negative thoughts.</strong></p>
<p>You can spend all day feeling angry and worried about small things or you can force yourself to have much happier thoughts. Yes, you are in control of your own brain and can actually decide on what you are thinking.</p>
<p><strong>Don’t worry too much what other people think or say about you.</strong></p>
<p>Many people are way too concerned what others think about them or if they are well-liked or not. Of course, we live in a society, and we all want to fit in and be well-accepted and appreciated. However, do not be over-consumed by what others think or say about you.</p>
<p><strong>Talk about it</strong></p>
<p>Talking about your worries with a friend or a medical professional will always do your good, for people with severe anxiety disorders few different therapies have been developed and most of them can be quite beneficial, but the above-mentioned actions and steps will help you better deal with your stress and anxiety.</p>
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<p>Anxiety disorders are very common amongst children and adolescents, and it is believed that 13% of them suffer from them. And even though they are very well documented, quite often they are misdiagnosed and if left untreated can lead to even further complications. Stressful events such as loss of parent or sibling, divorce or separation of the parents, abuse, family conflicts, moving to a new location or a new school can cause worries and in most cases these mild anxieties are quite normal. Once they start interfering with the child’s normal activities though, like the ability to learn and perform well in school, the ability to make new friends, and result in loss of normal sleep, then the child is suffering from anxiety disorder.<br />
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<p>If a child is experiencing any of the symptoms below almost every day for at least six months, then it is likely that he or she is suffering from anxiety disorder. The most common physical symptoms are stomach ache, headache, muscle discomfort, hyper-activity, sleeping discomforts, diarrhea, feeling sick, chest tightness, etc.      </p>
<p>Oftentimes, children do not outwardly show physical symptoms but if you suspect that your child is in a challenging situation, you should also monitor for non-physical symptoms. Some non-physical signs of anxiety disorders to watch out for are: </p>
<p><strong>Worry</strong> – this, of course, is normal for any child and is usually experienced before a test, a school play that the child performs in, a field trip, or any other events that the child might see as important. However, children with anxiety disorders seem to worry excessively without any reason and they would worry excessively about school, friends, past or future events, or meeting new people. </p>
<p><strong>Fear of separation</strong> is quite normal for infants and toddlers, but if this fear is experienced at a later stage, then this might be a sign of an anxiety disorder. An older child, who refuses to go anywhere without the parent, sleep alone, or go to school alone, might be suffering from anxiety. </p>
<p><strong>Phobias</strong> – fear of particular situation that most people don’t find threatening. These phobias can be the extreme fear of dogs, closed spaces, heights, spiders, etc. Usually children with phobias will try everything in their power to avoid situations which scare them. </p>
<p><strong>Panic attacks</strong> – just like adults, children can suffer from panic attacks too. In some cases they are associated with other anxiety disorder symptoms like phobias and stress, or they can be totally unexpected and unprovoked. These are often misdiagnosed and not treated on time, which in turn means that they might be experienced in the adulthood too. Panic attacks occur more often amongst teenagers than amongst younger children, and are usually associated with physical symptoms like nausea, palpitations, sweating, shaking, and numbness. </p>
<p><strong>Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)</strong> – children can suffer from OCD just like the adults and in most cases that would translate into constantly washing their hands, repeating a certain “ritual,” or being obsessed with particular thoughts. </p>
<p><strong>Selective mutism</strong> – this is a condition where the child stops speaking. It can be caused by other anxiety, as well as some biological factors. This is also quite often misunderstood since parents think that their child is simply refusing to speak while in fact he or she is unable to speak. This makes selective mutism one of the most overlooked anxiety disorders amongst children.</p>
<p>      In most cases the anxiety disorders are diagnosed in children between the ages of six and eight, it is also believed that the temperament of the child is of importance as well: children and are shy and introverted are more likely to suffer from anxiety. Parents should always consult a doctor if they suspect that their child is showing symptoms of anxiety disorder since if they are not treated in time, this might lead to difficulties in the adult live of the child too. </p>
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<p>In many cases it might take years for your anxiety disorder to be diagnosed, this is why it is highly advisable to seek an immediate doctor’s assistance if you experience some of the symptoms listed in this article. Contrary to the popular belief, anxiety disorders and panic attacks are quite common and it is estimated that two out of five people experience mild anxiety attacks in their lives and this is why early diagnosis is vital for successful treatment. </p>
<p><strong>What are the most common physical symptoms of anxiety?</strong> <strong><br />
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      Shortness of breath (dyspnea)<br />
    </strong> Duspnea can be a symptom indicating various conditions and illnesses like asthma, heart attack, chronic bronchitis, lung disease, etc. However, people with anxiety quite often experience difficulty breathing as well. </p>
<p><strong>Difficulty when swallowing (dysphagia)</strong><br />
          This symptom might also be associated with pain, again can be caused by several physical conditions like diffuse spasm, esophageal tumors and neurological disorders, including anxiety. </p>
<p><strong>Chest pains</strong> <br />
      If you experience chest pains (quite sharp at times) combined with shortness of breath and disorientation, then there is a good chance that it is caused by anxiety. This kind of chest pains are experienced by large number of anxiety sufferers (up to 70-80%) and can be located in the left area of your chest, in the center, or the pain might even “move around.”</p>
<p><strong>Palpitations</strong> <br />
      Also known as racing, or pounding heart, can be quite normal in many cases such as during exercising or when a person is in a stressful situation, and can be caused by the intake of too much caffeine or some medications, but in rare cases can indicate a serious illness as well. However, if cardiac diseases are ruled out by your doctor, then this might be an anxiety symptom. </p>
<p><strong>Perspiration</strong><br /> <br />
      This is normal during exercising, or in a hot summer day and sweating is actually necessary for the normal functioning of one’s body. However, it can be caused by various medical conditions, including anxiety. </p>
<p><strong>Dizziness</strong><br /> <br />
      If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, off-balance, or you might pass out in the next few moments, then this can also indicate anxiety. However, it might be caused by inner ear or other viral infection – make sure to consult a physician if these symptoms persist. </p>
<p><strong>Hot or cold sensations (flashes)</strong> <br />
      This can also be caused by emotional distress (anxiety) and it is observed that most people with anxiety experience hot flashes rather than cold ones. During a hot flash usually the person feels its upper body getting warmer and this is often accompanied by profuse perspiration. In some cases a hot flash is followed immediately by a cold one.</p>
<p> <strong>Constant fear of dying</strong> <br />
      This condition is also experienced by many anxiety sufferers. Some people report “thinking about dying all the time” and even being scared going to bed due to that fear, for others the sensation is actually associated with the other anxiety symptoms like nausea, palpitations, sweating, even though these are symptoms that do not represent immediate danger. </p>
<p><strong>Trembling or Shaking</strong> <br />
      This is normally associated with high emotions like anger, rage, and extreme fatigue. If you experience trembling or shaking quite often, then you are better off consulting a doctor. Finding the cause will help you treat and control these symptoms. </p>
<p><strong>Stomach aches (abdominal pain)</strong> <br />
      Many organs are in the abdomen, which makes adequate diagnosis of the stomach pain quite difficult since it can be caused by many different conditions, one of which is anxiety as well. </p>
<p><strong>Nausea and vomiting</strong> <br />
      Nausea and vomiting can be caused by conditions raging from early pregnancy to seasickness, but in some cases are associated with anxiety and fear as well. In most cases these symptoms are experienced only occasionally and tend to disappear when the person learns how to better manage their stress levels and anxiety.</p>
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<p>      The fear of an anxiety attack by itself can trigger an attack. This is true as reported by many anxiety disorder patients and after resolving the “meta” fear, most reported an immediate cessation of anxiety attacks. </p>
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<p>What  should parents do when they find out that their child suffers from anxiety? Anxieties  amongst children and adolescents are widespread and they affect anywhere from  five to 18% of them. However, parents of kids that suffer from severe anxiety  disorders should take a few steps in order to help their children cope better  with their excessive fears and worries, and live healthy lives. </p>
<p><strong>How  can parents help their anxious children? Here are a few simple things a parent  should do:</strong> <strong><br />
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    Prepare  your children for the changes in their lives.</strong> </p>
<p>Many of the child’s fears are  associated with moving to a new area or city, moving to a new school, divorce,  leaving a friend behind, among others. In most cases these changes are known to  the parents in advance, and they can make reasonable efforts to “cushion” the  child’s stress. Explain to them why you have to make the change or what caused  that change (in a case of a death of a relative for example) and address the  child concerns. In case you are moving your child to a new school or city, you  might want to take a trip there with your child, and slowly introduce him or  her to the new environment. </p>
<p><strong>Many  of the kids experience anxiety due to “modeling” their parents’ behavior.</strong> </p>
<p>You  don’t have to put up a brave face every time you are up against danger or major  change, but positive attitude towards change and calculated risk-taking should  serve as a good example. Studies show that children, whose parents are  suffering from anxiety, are up to seven times more likely to become anxiety  sufferers as well. Many doctors believe that in such cases prevention is far  better than treatment. </p>
<p><strong>Handle  your child’s fears with care and understanding.</strong> </p>
<p>You first step should be to  make the child express and share his or her fears with you, after that you must  try to teach your child some strategies and ways to cope with these fears – if  they feel like they have control over the situation, they might get over their  irrational fears faster. Make sure that you give your children enough time to overcome  their fears, in some cases this might take months, even years. A very good way  to give a reasonable explanation and ways of understanding your child’s  excessive fears is using children’s books. </p>
<p><strong>Talk and listen to your child</strong> </p>
<p>Talking  and listening to your child will make you aware of his or her concerns and  worries, but in some cases you can observe the anxiety symptoms in the child’s  behavior and they can be expressed as aggression, defiance, temper tantrums, destructive  behavior, poor eye contact, crying, etc. These, of course, might be a simple  indicator of overload, or in rare cases if serious mental illness. Nevertheless,  addressing them on time is vital for the child’s health and future development. </p>
<p><strong>Make  sure that your child is adequately protected</strong> </p>
<p>Children that feel that their  home is a safe heaven are less likely to develop anxiety disorders. Remember  that sexual or physical abuse can scar your child for life! Also, remember that  children can be abused not only by adults, but by their peers as well, and  today many children are subjected to verbal and physical abuse at school. Watch  out for worrisome symptoms and act immediately – do not try unnecessarily  overprotecting your children, but make sure that they are safe at all times.    </p>
<p>Your  child’s anxiety can be effectively treated with the help of various therapies  (especially when the family is involved in them), but late diagnosis and  treatment can lead to under-performance at school, depression, and even alcohol  and substance abuse.</p>
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<p>There  are more than one hundred different symptoms that can be associated with  anxiety and they can differ from person to person. This alone makes diagnosis  quite difficult and when you take into consideration that many of these  symptoms can be caused by various physical conditions and illnesses, you can  understand why diagnosing and managing your anxiety can be quite challenging at  times. Many of us have experienced mild anxiety or worries, especially when we  face a change or a new challenge. However, the anxiety disorder sufferers  experience anxiety at inappropriate times and quite frequently; this affects their  relationships, their activities, and their lives in general.</p>
<p><strong> </strong><span id="more-6"></span><strong>So,  what are the symptoms of anxiety?</strong></p>
<p>As  we have already mentioned, different people can experience   different symptoms,  some are feeling anxious all the time, others get   sudden and unexpected anxiety  attacks; some have only mild worries and   fears, while others can suffer from a  pretty severe anxiety and the   combination of all the different symptoms in the  individual sufferers   are endless.</p>
<p>The  symptoms can be grouped into physical and emotional. The most common physical  symptoms of anxiety disorders are: racing heart, perspiration, stomach pain, tremors,  insomnia, frequent urination, dizziness, chest pains, burning skin sensation, nausea,  muscle twitching, and more. The most common emotional symptoms of anxiety are fear  of dying, feeling restless, irritability, feeling overwhelmed, tension, etc.</p>
<p>Millions  of people suffer from anxiety attacks, most commonly known as panic attacks. Panic  attacks are periods of intense fear, apprehension, anxiety, and even terror,  and can be quite frightening and upsetting. If a person experiences only one or  two such attacks in a space of a few years, this is considered to be normal and  usually harmless. However, if the panic attacks are frequent and severe, then  this is most likely a panic disorder.</p>
<p><strong>What  are the symptoms of anxiety (panic) attack?</strong></p>
<p>1. Sudden and unexpected surge of panic.</p>
<p>2. Fear of losing control.</p>
<p>3. Racing heart (heart palpitations).</p>
<p>4. Chest pains.</p>
<p>5. Hyperventilation.</p>
<p>6. Hot or cold flashes.</p>
<p>7. Trembling or shaking.</p>
<p>8. Stomach pain.</p>
<p>9. Nausea.</p>
<p>10.  Dizziness.</p>
<p>11.  Tingling in the face.</p>
<p>Anxiety  attacks last for a few minutes and the symptoms can be sometimes mistaken for  heart attack symptoms. This is why it is important to seek immediate medical attention;  the good news is that a person cannot be physically harmed by a panic attack,  even though his fears tell him otherwise.</p>
<p>Panic  attacks can also be the result of other emotional disorders and conditions like  post traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, withdrawal from  alcohol and drug abuse, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and others.</p>
<p>Once  a panic attacks occurs this often leads to constant fear of having another  panic attack in the future, and some people even avoid visiting the places  where a panic attack has taken place in the past. What causes the panic attacks  though? They can be caused by constant stress, alcohol and drugs abuse, family  history, and abnormalities in the brain.</p>
<p>It  is believed that around five percent of the adult population will experience a  panic attack at least once in their lifetimes. If the condition is persistent  though, then consulting a medical professional is the best course of action. In  many cases, if no physical illness is found, the person will be referred to a psychologist  or psychiatrist, and the most common therapies that are used to treat a panic  disorder sufferer are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, medication,  and alternative therapies like acupuncture, diets, and exercise. For immediate  (although short-term) relief the doctors advise the sufferers to breathe into a  paper bag.</p>
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