Rosan Yanisce Ferrer

1. Main Header Effects of Anxiety on Women And How To Fight It There is a tendency for most people to focus on physical health because it is more tangible and easy to spot. People tend to neglect the issues of mental health that drastically makes an impact on their whole being. Anxiety is a mental health issue that should be addressed, most especially for women because it greatly affects how they live their lives.Women often overthink about almost everything in life, and little do they know that anxiety is already building up in their system. Mental health shouldn’t be considered as a taboo. We have to admit that we have to talk about this. Dealing with mental health issues, especially anxiety, helps you to fight it without having to get to the point where it stops you from living your life to the fullest. Stop anxiety before it stops you! Are you ready? Welcome! This is a page wherein you can seek for answers that you are looking for about Anxiety. We will talk more about Anxiety and, how it affects you as a person. In here, you will also find tips on how to battle your way out of anxiety. So sit back and relax! 2. Header 1 The Anatomy of Anxiety We may think Anxiety is all about excessive worrying and exaggerated fear of almost everything. Once we take out any prejudice that we have, we will begin to understand what Anxiety really is. Know About’s #1: What Is Anxiety Anxiety is a term that is used to pertain to different kinds of disorders which causes; worrying, fear, apprehension, and nervousness. Anxiety can be categorized in to being mild up to severe. The severe stage of Anxiety will not just affect the way you think, but it can also manifest itself in your physical bodies. You will know that anxiety has already taken it’s toll on you when it is already starting to interrupt your daily activities and even your sleep. The occurrence of Anxiety in situations can be identified as to the non-proportion of the reaction in to a certain situation. Know About’s #2: What Triggers It Triggers can be as simple as a loud noise, a creepy feeling, or a frightening sight. Whenever your senses begins to pick up a threat, this can already trigger anxiety. Once this happens, the information can either take the shortcut or the high route as it travels to the brain. For the shortcut route, once the trigger is felt or heard, the signal sends a signal to the amygdala. Once the signal reaches the amygdala, is then sends out an all point signal to other brain structures to post an alert. Sweaty palms, rapid heartbeat, adrenaline rush and high blood pressure are the classic fear responses. But this happens even before your brain recognizes what it is exactly that you are fearful about. The high road, on the other hand, the fear response should set off first before the brain starts working in recognizing the sensory cues. Rather than the signals directly going to the amygdala, some signals pass through the thalamus processes the sensory cues. It will also pass through the cortex where raw data is analyzed whether a fear response is required to the trigger that is felt. So much Science, isn’t it? Let’s do talk about it a little but more to further understand what happens in the unseen. Know About’s #3: How Does the Body Respond To Anxiety After the signals have been sent to the parts of the brain, the brain is now on full alert which triggers series of chemicals and hormones which turns on the anxiety mode. Stress hormones are then pumped out causing you to have your memories lose their context. Because of these hormones, your thoughts are scattered and fragmented. When Anxiety kicks off, your heart begins to race, your blood pressure raises significantly, lungs hyper ventilate and your palms begin to sweat. Anxiety also stops your brain from thinking about all the pleasurable things and only focuses on incoming threats. And because there is so much energy wasted on other process happening, your digestion shuts itself down through urination, defecation and involuntary vomiting. 3. Header 2 The Effects of Anxiety Anxiety doe not only bring about changes inside your body. It also affects several aspects which includes your physical body, your thoughts and even your behavior. By looking at anxiety’s manifestation through these different aspects will convince you to take notice of your mental health as well. Effect # 1: Body Anxiety does not only happen in the brain, it can also manifest it’s way through your body. It’s manifestations in the physical body can help you recognize your anxiety. Heart palpitations, excessive sweating, chest pains, dizziness, discomfort in the stomach, trembling, tingling sensation in the hands and feet, nausea, fatigue, muscle tension and headaches. By knowing these symptoms, you are able to recognize that you are letting your anxiety taking a toll on you. Of course, it does not end with physical manifestations. Effect # 2: Thoughts When you are experiencing anxiety, you will experience excessive worrying about the future, and also a rush of unwanted thoughts. There will also be an excessive fear of dying. You will have a hard time in sleeping, but when you finally get some sleep, there will be flashbacks and nightmares. Anger, irritability and numbing of emotions will also be prevalent when anxiety is attacking. People with anxiety tend to overthink more than anyone else. There is an excessive anticipation of the worst outcome of every situation. People with anxiety tend to have more negative thoughts than positive ones. Effect # 3: Behavior People who are experiencing anxiety are easily startled. They tend to avoid places wherein a lot if people are around. Social gatherings makes them extra anxious. People wth anxiety tend to limit themselves from experiences, people and things that might trigger them to be more anxious. People with anxiety find it hard to sit still. They also have the tendency to be more irritable than the usual. They can snap on anger at any moment you would not expect them to do so. 4. Header 3 Unleashing The Happy Chemicals to Battle Anxiety The chemicals in our body plays a big role with how we deal with life. Yes, we can hack our way through these happy chemicals in our body to battle anxiety away. By unleashing these happy hormones, you can battle anxiety away in the chemical way! Tip # 1: Serotonin Serotonin is which is mostly pertained to as the “happy hormone”. Low levels of serotonin causes loneliness and depression. Studies shows that serotonin levels are high when one feels significant. Practice the lifestyle of being grateful whether the circumstances are bad or good. Gratitude can help remind you or your value and your significance as person. Exposure in the sun also makes serotonin levels go higher. A daily walk under the sun does not only increase your serotonin level, but it also relaxes you when under stress. Tip # 2: Endorphins Endorphins are released whenever pain and stress is present. This chemical helps in reducing anxiety and stress. This chemical is often called the feel good chemical. Exercise is one of the ways to induce endorphins in the body. Have a daily exercise routine that will not only help in inducing the endorphins in your body, but as well as being physical fit in the process. Laughing, scented oils, chocolates are also endorphin inducing. Keeping them close on your desks helps you to grab one whenever you feel anxious. Tip # 3: Dopamine Dopamine is often associated to as the mental alertness hormone. Low levels of dopamine causes bad moods, lack of concentration, and concentration. Self doubt, procrastination and lack if enthusiasm is also linked to low levels of Dopamine. To induce dopamine levels, eat foods that are rich in protein. This will not only aid your dopamine levels to go up, but it will also give you the energy that you need to accomplish the task that you need to do. Tip # 4: Oxytocin Oxytocin is considered as the “cuddle hormone”. This hormone is released when ever a person feels loved, trusted and secured in relationships. Oxytocin is also released when women gives birth and during breastfeeding, also during orgasm. One of the easiest ways to induce your oxytocin level is by giving someone a good hug. Hugging people that you love is very important because it gives you a feeling of love and trust. 5. Header 4 How To Stop Anxiety Before it Stops You Being aware of what triggers your anxiety is very important. It can help you in possibly overcoming it in the future because you know what starts it, and therefore it help you figure out which way to stop it. Anxiety can always be prevented, as they say, “prevention is better than cure”. Before anxiety stops you from living your life, stop it. Tip # 1: Know Your Triggers Different people can have different triggers. What triggers one’s anxiety may not trigger the other, and vice versa. Knowing your triggers can help you not just run away from them, but eventually face them head up knowing that you will be over it someday. Be mindful of what triggers your senses. It maybe a sound, a smell, an awful sight. Whatever it maybe, pay closer attention. You will see signs of your anxiety rising up when these triggers come. One day you will get enough courage to face head on what triggers you for being anxious, until that day comes know how yo regulate whatever triggers you. Tip # 2: Give It A Rest Throw all the what if’s, doubts, worries and regrets. Give your mind a rest. Overthinking will always lead to anxiety. By resting your mind from thinking about all the things that worries you, you will be able to overcome your anxiety slowly but surely. Being grateful and having a more positive outlook in life can help you in overcoming all the negative and overthinking. Get your mind busy on things that matter, and on things that will distract you from thinking about the bad things in life. Tip # 3: Set A Time In A Day To Relax Take a walk. Take a nap. Get enough sleep. Drink tea. Eat chocolate. Relaxing does not need to be expensive. What you need is to make sure that you make time to release all the stress that you have in your body. Getting enough sleep allows your body regenerate new brain cells. To replenish all those brain cells spent from worrying and being fearful, get plenty, or if not, enough sleep every day. Don’t deprieve your self from feeling good just yo get away from anxiety. You need it! 6. Header 5 How to Hack Your Anxiety Away Anxiety can be spotted easily when you pay attention to yourself and even to other who seems to have them. Anxiety does not need to take a toll on you. I know that women like you and me love learning those life hacks. So here are some tips on how to hack your anxiety away using natural remedies. Tip # 1: Lavender Lavender is an essential oil that is found to be most versatile. This is especially good in cleansing bruises and skin irritations. Lavender having a very soothing aroma is used for aroma therapy. That is why, lavender can be used as a natural remedy to fight anxiety. Tip # 2: Epsom Salts Epsom salts contains magnesium that is especially essential to bring and produce serotonin in the body. Epsom salts do not need to be taken in as a drink or a medicine. Using epson bath salts helps bring about a rise in your serotonin levels. Epson salts have a gentle characteristic of raising magnesium levels that brings about rise in serotonin levels. When serotonin level, which is also called as the happy hormones, it reduces the chances of anxiety. Tip # 3: Drink Water Keeping yourself hydrated is very important because it also helps you on only to be prevented from dehydration, but also from having anxiety. You may be wondering what the link is? When you are dehydrated, your body starts to function in an inefficient manner. When blood flow is not working the way it should, the hormones do not function as it should be. This brings about stress, and stress is also a direct link to anxiety. Water is readily available everywhere. Take in more water than any other. 6. Header 6 Food Reducing Anxiety There are specific foods that you must stay away from when you have anxiety because it elevates the hormones that causes it. There are also foods that you can take in to help in reducing your anxiety. Organic and natural products are always on top of the list. Below are foods that you can use and one that you should stay away from when you have anxiety. Tip # 1: Turmeric Studies shows that turmeric induces serotonin levels which is the happy hormone. Turmeric inhibits inflammation, and can serve as an antidepressant. You can take in turmeric in a form of tea or put it in several dishes. This spice does not only aid in your need to ease anxiety, but also gives you a delicious dish when used in cooking. Tip # 2: Healthy Fats Not all fats are bad. There are fats that are needed by the body which is also good for you. Specifically Omega 3 fatty acids are needed by the brain. Whole eggs, fatty fish, cheese, avocados, chia seeds, nuts, and dark chocolate are very rich in healthy fats. These foods are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids that help in brain functions. This helps in reducing anxiety because it helps in aiding your anxiety away. Tip # 3: Edging Out From Alcohol Some people give in to drinking alcohol when they are feeling anxious. It is bettter to edge out from these kinds of drinks that has alcoholic content. Alcohol directly affects the functions of your brain. Alcohol can have a direct impact in your speech, judgements, memory and even in your movements. When you have anxiety, it is important to keep out from moments and activities that will make your brain out of focus.