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Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder

Homeopathic Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder
Psychotherapy Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder
Surgical Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder
Other Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder
What is General Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms of General Anxiety Disorder
Causes of General Anxiety Disorder
Risk factors of General Anxiety Disorder
Complications of General Anxiety Disorder
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of General Anxiety Disorder
Precautions & Prevention of General Anxiety Disorder
Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder

Homeopathic Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder

Homeopathy is excellent safe natural and effective treatment of anxiety. Homeopathic remedies are helpful in both physical and psychological complaints of anxiety. It reduces the feeling of nervousness, restlessness, weakness, trembling, and mental dullness. There are several homeopathic remedies for anxiety disorder.

Aconitum
Argentum nit
Arsenicum alb
Gelsemium
Lycopodium
Natrum mur

Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder

Acupuncture uses sterile, disposable, single-use, and hair thin needles which are inserted into points on the body that have scientifically and empirically validated therapeutic effects on the brain, nervous system, blood circulation, internal organs, and hormones. The acupuncture session would target those areas and balance Qi, thereby resulting in stress relief.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder

Two common forms of psychotherapy utilized for treatment of anxiety disorders are behavioral and cognitive therapy. The therapist will help the patient to combat undesirable behaviors which often come hand in hand with anxiety. in cognitive therapy, the therapist helps the patient to adapt his or her problematic thought patterns into those which are healthier. Hypnotherapy has excellent record in curing anxiety. It calms mind and works on deep subconscious mind to effectively cure anxieties.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder

Different types of medications that are used to treat generalized anxiety disorder are Antidepressants such as Paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft) and venlafaxine (Effexor). These medications influence the activity of brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) thought to play a role in anxiety disorders.

What is General Anxiety Disorder?

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common anxiety disorder that involves chronic worrying, nervousness, and tension. It’s possible to develop generalized anxiety disorder as a child or as an adult.

Symptoms of General Anxiety Disorder

Constant worrying or obsession about small or large concerns
Inability to relax
Difficulty concentrating or focusing on things
Fatigue
Irritability
Shortness of breath
Muscle tension or muscle aches
Trembling, feeling twitchy or being easily startled
Trouble falling asleep
Sweating, nausea or diarrhea

Causes of General Anxiety Disorder

Imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain
Stress
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Heart disease
Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
Menopause

Risk factors of General Anxiety Disorder

Genetics
Childhood trauma
Being female
Sleep deprivation, sleep inconsistency
Drug or alcohol abuse
Serious illness, such as cancer

 Complications of General Anxiety Disorder

Depression
Substance abuse
Negative effects on work and relationships
Suicide
Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
Digestive or bowel problems
Headaches
Teeth grinding (bruxism

Diagnosis of General Anxiety Disorder

Diagnosis of general anxiety disorder consists of detailed questions about your symptoms and medical history. Your doctor may also do a physical examination to look for signs that your anxiety might be linked to an underlying medical condition. In some cases, mental health providers use psychological questionnaires to help identify what’s going on.

Precautions & Prevention of General Anxiety Disorder

You can reduce anxiety by carefully managing your time and energy
Avoid unhealthy substance use
Get early treatment

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