Both alcohol addiction and dependency are chronic diseases characterised by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with all thing’s alcohol. Symptoms include repeated alcohol consumption despite possible legal and health issues. Treatments can involve counselling by a professional therapist, a potential detox program in a medical facility, as well as medications which reduce the desire for alcohol.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a sneaky disease that can have a devastating effect on your mind and body, causing health problems closely related to the heart, cardiovascular system, as well as other organs such as the liver and kidneys. It is ranked as one of the main causes of death worldwide – and is no respecter of age.
There are several causes of hypertension, but very few symptoms. Research has suggested that medical issues aside, anxiety and stress are major contributors to blood pressure problems. Sometimes classic anxiety symptoms such as nervousness, a rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, and chest pain, may signify an anxiety disorder, and perhaps even high blood pressure.
Read moreWhat Is Anxiety? Unraveling The Often Misunderstood Emotion
According to The American Psychological Association (APA), anxiety is an emotion whose chief characteristics include feelings of tension, worrisome thoughts, and physical symptoms such as high blood pressure.
It is a condition that could cause fear, recurring intrusive thoughts, apprehension, restlessness, and excessive nervousness. These feelings are usually disproportionate to the actual trigger.
A person suffering from deep anxiety might choose to avoid some situations because of worry. Also, they might display physical symptoms like a rapid heartbeat, trembling, sweating, dizziness and sleeplessness.
Different people experience anxiety in different ways. For some, it might be butterflies in your stomach or a racing heart kind of situation. But for others, they might feel out of control or a disconnect between body and mind. Anxiety symptoms could also include panic attacks, nightmares, or uncontrollable, painful memories.
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What is a social anxiety disorder?
Social anxiety is best defined as a fear of social situations which may involve interactions with other people. It is triggered by fear and anxiety of being negatively judged and assessed by others.
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