Anxiety is an incredibly regularly and often overwhelming natural occurrence in one's mind that leads a lot of people to think that there is something severely wrong with them. As a sufferer from anxiety attacks, and having ended up in hospital after two of them, I will attempt to use my understanding to attempt to explain this to one who hasn't experienced it, or maybe even one who is going through it.
Every living being on this planet experiences anxiety, it is useful as a survival aid and our ancient ancestors undoubtedly had such successful genes through being cautious observant and cynical to all circumstances. In the 21st century, we're not in need of our survival instinct anymore, but there are tons of useless mental propensities left over in our brain from the phases of our evolution.
Anxiety or Depression issues trouble at least 1/3 people in their lifetimes, despite how common this is, sufferers genuinely think that they're the only one that feels this way, and there is something gravely wrong with them. This however is not the case, but despite whatever reassurance offered, the sufferer still genuinely holds the belief that something is seriously wrong with them.
Anxiety spawns from the fight or flight response evident in all of nature, when presented with a threat, we will either do one or the other, but our survival instinct that makes that subconscious decision is prone to getting confused and overworked. Anxiety attacks occur when this fight or flight response is ticked over and over in the sufferer's head, constantly setting them into a highly nervous and vulnerable state, often feeling as if their death is imminent, sometimes even having an outer body experience or passing out. Most sufferers are often shocked by the severity and unexpected nature of this, often taking them quite a few days before they feel normal after an attack.
These panic attacks can be a one off occurrence, or a precursor to a panic disorder. It's important to remember that anxiety is an incredibly common and treatable problem, and there are so many different solutions that can be offered by your GP, the odds are most definitely on your side. In addition, anyone who suffers from an anxiety attack should see their doctor as soon as possible afterwards, purely so you let him know what has happened, and you can have this on your file if you have one in the future.
I hope this has helped you understand anxiety a little better, as a long time sufferer myself I have always wanted to put into words how it feels.
Harry is a business consultant and has had the opportunity to work with several different companies. In his career, he has seen the various companies employed by a single firm to take care of tasks such as washroom services. For more information on the topics raised in this article visit City Healthcare.
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