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    What is anxiety disorder?

    Signs, symptoms and advice for panic attacks


    This article was written by Lucy Aplin in 2021, and the word count has been reduced for exam purposes. The
    original article can be read on this link: https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/what-anxiety-disorder-signs-
    symptoms-25110541

    Most people feel anxiety from time to time. Anxious feelings are particularly normal
    during high stress situations or periods of change. One uncomfortable symptom of
    anxiety —Panic attacks — can occur during stressful or triggering moments, however
    sometimes it might feel as though they've appeared out of the blue.

    If you are struggling with a panic attack right now, follow this advice on how to
    manage panic attacks. Anxiety becomes a mental health problem when it begins to
    impact your day-today life.

    When does anxiety become a mental health problem?


    Anxious thought patterns grow into a problem when they hinder your ability to live
    life to the fullest. Mind list the signs of anxiety disorders as:

    avoiding situations because of anxiety


    strong anxious feelings that last a long period of time
    fears that are out of proportion to reality
    concerning and distressing worries
    regular symptoms of anxiety, including panic attacks
    everyday life is a struggle

    This list is not exhaustive - but if your symptoms fit specific criteria you could be
    diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. However, it's possible to struggle with anxious
    feelings and thoughts without having a diagnosed disorder.

    Anxiety disorders
    There are a variety of defined anxiety disorders that sufferers can be diagnosed with.
    These include:
    Generalised anxiety disorder
    Social anxiety disorder
    Panic disorder
    Phobias
    Post traumatic stress disorder
    Obsessive compulsive disorder
    Health anxiety
    Body dysmorphic disorder
    Perinatal anxiety or perinatal OCD

    Many find that an official diagnosis helps them tackle their thoughts and feelings
    better.

    Treatment for anxiety


    Self help will often be the first form of treatment your GP will offer you. Self help is
    often an instant way you can start to feel a little better. Your GP will usually
    recommend reading content from a scheme called Read Well.

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    You can also enrol in online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT programmes via
    the NHS app. CBT is typically an effective way of tackling anxiety.

    Brits reveal habits and rituals that get them through the day - including a regular
    cuppa.

    If these self-help resources don't work, you can try talking therapy or in-person CBT.
    Sometimes a doctor will prescribe medication including SSRI (an antidepressant),
    Pregabalin, Beta-blockers, or Benzodiazepine tranquillisers (for those with
    debilitating anxiety).

    How do I seek help?


    There are plenty of charities, organisations and professionals on hand to help those
    with anxiety.

    Visit mind support where they have plenty of people available to offer advice,
    whether that be via their helpline or emails. If you'd like to organise private therapy,
    then feel free to visit this resource on private clinics. It's important to remember that
    recovery is possible.

    Mind say: "you might find it more helpful to focus on learning more about yourself
    and developing ways to cope, rather than trying to get rid of all your symptoms."

    Answer the following questions.


    1. When do people have anxious feelings? (2 marks)
    2. Name two anxiety disorders. (2 marks)
    3. Name two medicines that healthcare professionals prescribe for anxiety. (2
    marks)
    4. What is an effective treatment method for anxiety? (1 mark)
    5. Write in your own words about how to get help with anxiety. (5 marks)

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