Anxiety, these days, is one of the leading mental health problems around the
world and its incidence is still rising, especially among the youth. Increasing
number of children and adolescents are being diagnosed with this disorder.
The most common reason for the general rise in anxiety is the burden of
uncertainty in almost every aspect of modern life. Uncertainty doesn’t cause
anxiety, but it makes us prone to anxiety.
Other important factors contributing to anxiety among the young are parenting
practices that overprotect children and the rise of social media. Technology
provides new opportunities for connecting people, but it also leads to new
experiences of negative social comparison and new pathways for social
exclusion.
Anxiety is our body’s natural response to stress . There is a feeling of fear or apprehension
about what is going to happen . Occasional anxiety is part of our routine life. A little anxiety can
be normal in stressful situations like before exams or public speaking .This type of anxiety is
unpleasant but motivates you to work hard and do a better job .Ordinary anxiety is a feeling that
comes and goes but does not interfere in one’s everyday life .
Anxiety becomes a disorder when it becomes intense , excessive and there is persistent fear
and worry about everyday situations. It interferes with daily activities like job performance
,school work and relationships. Fast heart rate , rapid breathing , sweating and tiredness may
also occur. In such cases it needs to be addressed.
There are many types of anxieties. They are listed below:
1. Generalized anxiety disorder- in this there is persistent severe anxiety interfering with
daily activities. The patient has restlessness, easy fatigability, body aches , excessive
worry and sleeplessness.
2. Panic disorder – it’s a severe form of anxiety in which the patient suddenly develops
severe anxiety with palpitation, restlessness, sweating and sudden intense fear.
3. Social anxiety- immense fear of being judged by others at any social gathering.
4. Obsessive compulsive disorder – repeated irrational thoughts that compel you to
perform specific repeated activities.
5. Separation anxiety – fear of being away from home or your loved ones.
6. Illness anxiety- excessive anxiety about one’s own health and even health of relatives .
There are a number of mental health and medical conditions that may feature anxiety as a
symptom
– Post -traumatic anxiety
– Chronic diseases like COPD/ Diabetes/arthritis etc. are accompanied with anxiety
– Chronic pain disorders are also associated with anxiety.
After one is diagnosed with anxiety it can be treated with properly selected homoeopathic
medicines after consulting a qualified homoeopathic doctor.
There are many very effective homoeopathic medicines which will cure patient without any sideeffects
