Symptoms of Mild Anxiety Sweaty Palms Nervousness Jitters Shallow Breathing Rapid Heart Rate Feeling Tingly Butterflies in Stomach

Mild Anxiety Comprises: General Worry Dread Worry About Things

Mild Anxiety Comprises: G ENERAL W ORRY G ENERAL W ORRY Worry has become a mental habit; always focused on worst case scenarios and “what if?”

Mild Anxiety Comprises: D READ D READ Distorted thinking which leads to hopelessness and despair

Mild Anxiety Comprises: W ORRY A BOUT T HINGS W ORRY A BOUT T HINGS Consumed with consuming material possessions; needing to control, organize and sort through our “stuff”

Symptoms of Pathological Anxiety Repetitive Mind Anxiety Attacks Inexplicable Fear Anxiety Attacks Difficulty Breathing Chronic Headaches Insomnia

Pathological Anxiety Comprises: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Anticipatory Anxiety Separation Anxiety

Pathological Anxiety Comprises: G ENERALIZED A NXIETY D ISORDER G ENERALIZED A NXIETY D ISORDER Chronic and consistent anxiety and worry about what may happen

Pathological Anxiety Comprises: P OST T RAUMATIC S TRESS D ISORDER P OST T RAUMATIC S TRESS D ISORDER Occurs in the wake of a terrifying ordeal. Events are endlessly replayed; noises, smells or events may trigger traumatic memories; nightmares

Pathological Anxiety Comprises: O BSESSIVE C OMPULSIVE D ISORDER O BSESSIVE C OMPULSIVE D ISORDER Disturbing ideas or images flood the person’s mind, then routine, repetitive rituals are created to rid the mind of the images

Pathological Anxiety Comprises: P ANIC D ISORDER P ANIC D ISORDER Overwhelming feelings of terror and anxiety seize the sufferer suddenly and without warning; a sense of impending doom often accompanies panicky feelings. The heart palpitations and chest pains may cause sufferers to think they are having a heart attack.

Pathological Anxiety Comprises: S OCIAL A NXIETY D ISORDER S OCIAL A NXIETY D ISORDER Fear and anxiety of being judged and evaluated negatively by other people, leading to feelings of inadequacy, embarrassment, humiliation, and depression in social situations and interactions

Pathological Anxiety Comprises: A NTICIPATORY A NXIETY A NTICIPATORY A NXIETY An acute form of worry; experienced before starting a challenging activity

Pathological Anxiety Comprises: S EPARATION A NXIETY S EPARATION A NXIETY Often occurs in children, but can occur in anyone who feels anxious about being away from home or someone they love

The Stress Response 1.When you encounter perceived threats, your hypothalamus, a tiny region at the base of your brain, sets off an alarm system in your body. Through a combination of nerve and hormonal signals, this system prompts your adrenal glands, located atop your kidneys, to release a surge of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. 2.Adrenaline increases your heart rate, elevates your blood pressure and boosts energy supplies. Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, increases sugars (glucose) in the bloodstream, enhances your brain's use of glucose and increases the availability of substances that repair tissues. 3.Cortisol also curbs functions that would be nonessential or detrimental in a fight- or-flight situation. It alters immune system responses and suppresses the digestive system, the reproductive system and growth processes. This complex natural alarm system also communicates with regions of your brain that control mood, motivation and fear.

Anxiety Cardiovascular Disease UlcersColitis Crohn’s Disease AutoImmune Disorders Adrenal Fatigue

Treatments Mind-Body Approaches Emotional Therapies Physical Therapies Nutritional Therapies Supplements and Natural Remedies

Mind-Body Approaches Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Meditation Diaphragmatic Breathing Cooke Technique Reiki or other Energy Healing

Emotional Therapies Psychotherapy Hypnotherapy Biofeedback Body Dialog

Physical Therapies YogaSwimming Walking outside Tai ChiDancing

Nutritional Therapies Eat Protein for Breakfast and healthy fats Avoid Sugar & Caffeine especially in the morning

Supplements and Natural Remedies Supplements Nu SeraSerenagenTranQL-Theanine Essential Oils EucalyptusJasmineYarrowLime Bach Flower Remedies Rescue Remedy Aspen White Chestnut Yarrow

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