Anxiety is a reaction to an event that causes stress. It can be a normal part of our lives, protecting us from danger. If apprehension and fear become a pervasive and persistent influence in your life, it becomes an anxiety disorder with associated "panic attacks." It is a common disorderhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000917.htm that can be treated with prescription medications,which are generally used with other therapies such as cognitive, behavioral or a combination of the two.http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/Treatment.asp Various alternative therapies such as mediation, tai chi, qigong and yoga have been found useful for conditioning the mind and body so that it is less susceptible to stress causing events. Applying mind-body techniques are common in stress management approaches. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy has shown promise.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17765453 This web page provides you with a list of common symptoms, links, news, and blogs and video instructional resources that will help to learn more about anxiety. There is alos Mahalo answers secion if you have any questions about the subject. Another tool you may want to use is the Mahalo page: How to Manage Stress.

1. Difficulty controlling worry, worry out of proportion to the situation most of the time
2. Difficulty concentrating
3. Difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless sleep
4. Restless or feeling keyed up
5. Muscle tension, shakiness, heaaches
6. Irritability
7. Fatigue
8. Stomach or intestinal problems
9. Excessive sweating, palpitations, shortness of breath
10. Depression and substance abuse may be associated

• Psychotherapy
• Counseliing
• Cognitive behavior therapy
• Relaxation training.
• Complementary methods:

Passiflora herbals and homeopathic Argentum nitricum. acupuncture, relaxation methods, including hypnosis and meditation. Evidence for the use of these techniques is gradually increasing.http://www.complemed.co.uk/anxiety/anxietytreatment.htm

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