GAD is when you get anxious about most every-day\u00a0situations and are unable to remember the last time\u00a0you were in a relaxed mental state.
It is diagnosed when extreme worry about a variety of\u00a0things lasts six months or longer.\u00a0
If you have a mild case, you're probably able to\u00a0complete your normal day-to-day activities.\u00a0
More severe cases may have a profound impact on\u00a0the way you live your life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) <\/strong> Phobias <\/strong> Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) <\/strong> Panic Disorder <\/strong> What this does to your body?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Respiratory Problems <\/strong> Excretory systems <\/strong> Immune system <\/strong> Cardiovascular system <\/strong> Muscle tension and pain <\/strong> Diabetes <\/strong> Stomach disorders <\/strong> Weight gain <\/strong> Memory loss <\/strong> Stress & Sexual health\u200b <\/strong> Disclaimer: <\/strong>The advice provided is intended for informational purpose only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.\u00a0\u00a0Consult with your doctor if you\u2019re seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anxiety is a normal part of life, but excessive or persistent anxiety can have a devastating effect on your physical and mental health.\u00a0 In the short term, anxiety increases your breathing\u00a0and heart rate, concentrating blood flow to your\u00a0brain.\u00a0 If it gets too intense, you might start to feel\u00a0lightheaded and nauseous. Major Anxiety Disorders Include the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3312"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3312\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6484,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3312\/revisions\/6484"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
People with OCD may feel overwhelmed with the\u00a0desire to perform particular rituals (compulsions)\u00a0over and over again or experience intrusive and\u00a0unwanted thoughts that can be distressing\u00a0(obsessions).\u00a0
Common compulsions include habitual hand-washing, counting, or checking something.\u00a0
Common obsessions include concerns about\u00a0cleanliness, aggressive impulses, and need for\u00a0symmetry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/phobias-01.jpg\")
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These include fear of tight spaces (claustrophobia),\u00a0fear of heights (acrophobia), and many others.\u00a0
You may have a powerful urge to avoid the feared\u00a0object or situation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
PTSD develops after witnessing or experiencing\u00a0something traumatic.\u00a0
Symptoms can begin immediately or be delayed for\u00a0years
Common causes include war, natural disasters, or a\u00a0physical attack.\u00a0
PTSD episodes may be triggered without warning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\""Panic](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/panic-attack-01.jpg\")
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This causes panic attacks, spontaneous feelings of anxiety, terror, or impending doom. Physical symptoms include heart palpitations, chest pain, and shortness of breath. These attacks may occur at any time. You can also have another type of anxiety disorder along with panic disorder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When a person is anxious, his or her breathing\u00a0becomes short, shallow and rapid.\u00a0
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\u00a0(COPD), you may be at an increased risk of\u00a0hospitalization from anxiety-related complications.
Anxiety can also make asthma symptoms worse.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/excretory-system.jpg\")
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Stress can change the way your intestines absorb\u00a0nutrients, and how quickly food moves through\u00a0your body.\u00a0
Chronic stress can change the bacteria in your\u00a0digestive system as well.\u00a0
Bad bacteria begin to replace the good bacteria,\u00a0which can be killed off.
This can cause\u00a0nausea, diarrhea, and other\u00a0digestive issues. Loss of appetite can also occur.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Frequent stress hormones and coping with the\u00a0fight or flight response may not allow your body to\u00a0return to its normal rested state, leaving your\u00a0immune system vulnerable to illness and viral\u00a0infections.\u00a0
Also, your regular vaccines may not work as well if\u00a0you have anxiety.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cardio-vascular-system.jpg\")
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Anxiety disorders can cause rapid heart rate,\u00a0palpitations, and chest pain.\u00a0
You may also be at an increased risk of high blood\u00a0pressure and heart disease.\u00a0
If you already have heart disease, anxiety disorders\u00a0may raise the risk of coronary events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When you\u2019re troubled about something, the\u00a0muscles in your shoulder and neck can tense up,\u00a0and that can lead to migraines or tension\u00a0headaches.\u00a0
Massage or relaxation techniques, like deep\u00a0breathing and yoga, may help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When you\u2019re worried about something, stress\u00a0hormones also\u00a0give you a burst of fuel (in the form\u00a0of blood sugar).\u00a0
This can be a good thing if you need to run from\u00a0danger, but what happens if you don\u2019t use that\u00a0fuel?\u00a0
Your body normally stores it to use later. But\u00a0sometimes, if you\u2019re overweight or have diabetes,\u00a0for example, your blood sugar can stay too high for\u00a0too long.\u00a0
This can lead to heart disease, strokes, or kidney\u00a0disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/stomach-disorder.jpg\")
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You may feel \u201cbutterflies\u201d in your stomach when\u00a0you\u2019re nervous -- in more serious times, you may\u00a0feel nauseous or even vomit.\u00a0
If this happens often, it can lead to stomach pain\u00a0and sores in your stomach lining (ulcers). And if\u00a0you eat a lot of foods high in fat and sugar, your\u00a0stomach has to work harder to digest them, and\u00a0that makes more acid.\u00a0
This can cause acid reflux -- when acid flows up\u00a0into your throat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When you get anxious repeatedly, your brain floods\u00a0your body with hormones of adrenalin and cortisol.
This 'high' probably influence you to reach out for\u00a0'sweet' comfort foods like chocolate and pastries.\u00a0
However, this can lead to an incessant craving for salty and sugary foods again.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/highlighted-brain.jpg\")
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If you are a constant worrier or suffer from a\u00a0generalized anxiety disorder, it may also impact\u00a0your short-term or working memory.
As a consequence, you may find yourself making\u00a0frequent mistakes, forgetting important\u00a0appointments, and unable to cope with hectic\u00a0schedules.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Studies have\u00a0shown that the stress hormones\u00a0released by the body are linked to sex drive.\u00a0
The more\u00a0stressed out we are, the more stress\u00a0hormones our body\u00a0releases, and therefore the\u00a0more likely we are to have a lower sex drive.\u00a0
https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4199300\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n