Severe anxiety disorder,  victims are people  in my books that should be labeled courageous, not weak and pathetic. The thing that annoys me is someone who has never had the frightening experience can be so quick to judge an anxious person in way they do. They often think you’re just weird or unusual. You need to read this article and start thinking about your self in a whole different way, do not for one moment think you’re weak. I will point out why you should hold your head high.

Never think your weak just because you have severe anxiety disorder!

Majority of the time it is quite difficult for an outsider to image someone could even fear something as simple as an every day task. Panic attacks sneak up so quickly, and they usually happen in an instant without any warning, and this can happens to any most normal person.

You could be a normal happy person today then tomorrow this may be a whole different ball game, panic takes over your thoughts like a house invader whilst you sleep. It starts to take your control away. It can make you fearful of the things you have always taken for granted, going to BBQ s, visiting a shopping mall, even taking a short drive in a car.

Never think you are weird because you suffer from severe anxiety disorder!

The horrible thing about this is, you quickly start to begin to loose all faith in your own capabilities, you find your self frightened in situations that are so familiar to you it is ridiculous for you to even think about being scared. Unfortunately you then tend not go out as much, this is a protection thing so you do not have to face the fear of having an attack. Very depressing.

Do you actually know that severe anxiety disorder victims do the bravest things every day?

You rise every morning and get on with your day, you get up and dust your self off after every set back, and you continue to face the fear on a regular bases. You actually deserve an award for that effort. Many severe anxiety disorder victims fail, not once, but dozens of times daily, weekly, monthly, but you still continue you battle through, this makes you a very big winner.

The good news is there is light at the end of every tunnel for severe anxiety  disorder sufferers!

I will be completely honest here, the hardest challenge I have ever had to face was the 13 years of fear I went through, but the biggest reward for me was, after I learned how to over come sever anxiety disorder, I then gained more confidence then ever before. There has been so many great opportunities and doors have opened up every where.

So for me it has been a blessing in disguise having been a victim to severe anxiety disorder, I personally do not regret a thing, the end result is all that matters and mine has been a good, no a great one.

Severe anxiety disorder can happen to any one do not think you are invincible!

Most people are bewildered and terrified by their panic attacks. First time sufferers and even long term sufferers have trouble understanding and coping with the physical and mental drain that accompanies these episodes.

Many people spend years worrying about their attacks, when and if they are going to strike and where they will be when this embarrassing reaction occurs.

It’s easy to lose sleep when you are plagued by such worries. For so many people, their panic attacks lead to generalized anxiety and phobias. You can stop that from happening and deal with your problems too by learning about your anxiety.

It’s important to understand both the reasons you suffer as well as the triggering events that cause your anxiety attacks. Once you understand why you are suffering from this problem and what stimulus set you off, you will be better able to cope with the people, events and situations that life throws at you.

Some people find that crowds are an intense source of worry, while others fear meeting with authority figures or interacting socially. Still others are afraid of making decisions or being too far away from home. For young people, the stress of tests, deadlines, parental and teacher expectations as well as peer pressure can all trigger panic attacks.

The attacks are not isolated to one group of people and you can have them at any age and come from any background. Panic attacks occur because of a triggering event in your life, a big meeting, the loss of a loved one, or failing to meet expectations.

However, all kinds of people suffer failures, setbacks and stress on a daily basis and everyone does not suffer from panic attacks or anxiety. They are able to cope and move on without the negative effects we panic attack sufferers have to live through. This is because some people are actually predisposed to anxiety.

People who are predisposed to anxiety may never have a triggering event that sets off a panic attack or it may happen very late in life so they never realized they were susceptible.

Why are some people predisposed to anxiety while other people are not? Is it some sick cosmic joke that has been played against you?

Of course not; anxiety attacks aren’t karma coming back to bite you. The reasons for predisposition are many. It could have to do with your genetic makeup, your parent’s history, your own childhood environment and development. While it’s easy to blame your parents or a bad childhood, it also doesn’t get you anywhere. What’s done is done, it’s important to understand the roots of your problem but it is also important to push forward.

Depending on the type of anxiety and the severity of its impact on your life, there are a wide range of tools at your disposal to help you deal with your problem. While some people certainly turn to medication and in severe cases it may be required, many people like to explore options that don’t involve drugs first.

For many people, non prescription remedies will be enough to manage and even eliminate the day to day effects of your anxiety. Exercise, a changed diet, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and a mental shift in attitude can all be used to manage anxiety or panic attacks.

General Anxiety Disorder, often referred to as “GAD”, is a very real anxiety disorder that can be very debilitating for many people. I personally was diagnosed with GAD in November of 2007, after a mental breakdown that was triggered by extreme stress. I remember attempting to go to work one day and not being able to walk through the door, I was paralyzed with the fear of doing my job. I stood on the sidewalk outside that office door for 20 minutes, my body shaking - and in tears, rationalizing to myself why I could not go in. I turned around, ran to my car and left.

As far back in my childhood as I can recall, my parents would tell me that I could “make a mountain out of a mole hill”. ?I never quite knew what they meant by that remark until I was diagnosed with GAD. I do remember worrying myself sick with thoughts about horrible things that “could” possibly happen to other people in my life. Even though everyone in my life was happy and healthy, the worry of something happening would consume me. Some nights racing thoughts would keeping me awake for hours just repeating until I was so fatigued I would simply pass out from sheer exhaustion.

Now, after being properly diagnosed and learning to recognize and deal with my symptoms, I am on a mild medication to help manage my GAD. With the help of my doctor and medication, I function as near to normal as is possible. However; several things that I have to do to keep myself in balance are:

• Get the proper amount of sleep each night - if I deviate from this, My behavior becomes irrational.
• Stick as closely to a strict written out schedule as I possibly can - I have to plan my day in advance and stick to it as closely as possible.
• Exercise daily, even if it is only a walk to clear my head - I walk a lot, even if it’s only around the block.
• Eat nutritionally, and be honest with myself about it - we all like to think we eat nutritionally, but you MUST be honest with yourself about it because it is only you that is being fooled when you lie about it.
• Avoid smoking and beverages with caffeine completely - I do not smoke, that is my personal decision, but I do get caught off guard at odd times having a soda or cup of coffee. When I do, I always notice it in the reaction in my body, it causes anxiety. So I usually stick to lemon lime flavored soda’s.
• Take my medication as prescribed - without fail, no excuses.?
• Keep a daily journal - this is also handy when you try to recall things that you felt at different times during the day. It has helped me to identify more than just my anxious feelings. This is a very useful tool for everyone to use.

As long as I stick to my prescribed treatment plan, I function normally. However; as with any schedule, there can be deviations with or without warning. On the days that I am unable to stick to my written out schedule, I have learned to just take things one moment at a time. I don’t allow the growing anxiety inside to cause me to panic, and I just let life flow. I deal with life as it comes along the best that I can on those days.

Don’t get me wrong, there are days that go horribly wrong. On horrible days, that is when I usually find myself reading over my daily journal to compare other bad days to see what I did to cope then. When I am referring back to other bad days and what I did to get through them, it allows me to recognize behavior patterns and correct them. I believe that recognizing a behavior and changing it helps work through the anxiety best for me.

I am lucky that I also have a very supportive family who understands me and what I deal with daily. I am also privileged to have wonderful friends to help me along the way. In moments where I do lose control, there is usually someone there to point it out to me. When I know it is happening, then I am able to understand what is going on and I pull myself back into place.

Dealing with GAD on a daily basis is sometimes very hard. But as long as I do what I can to help myself, and use the tools that I have at my disposal, I usually succeed at having one great day after another.

Understanding anxiety and what causes it can help you on the road to dealing more effectively with your own or someone else’s anxiety. We all at some stages in our lives come under some kind of stress that causes an adverse reaction and affects the way we deal with the situation.

Generally when we become stressed, a person knows quickly and effectively what they need to counter act whatever is causing the stress.

However for those who suffer from anxiety they will find that they suffer from excessive amounts of feelings relating to fear, uncertainty or apprehension. In some cases, they may suffer an anxiety attack and yet they may not actually be under attack from anything or anyone. In many cases their anxiety will continue even once the threat has passed or been removed.

Understanding anxiety can be hard as there are many different types of anxiety that a person can suffer from and some are actually more severe than others. The more severe the anxiety then the longer the symptoms associated with the condition last and the way in which the person behaves can become more and more erratic.

The most common type of anxiety is known as GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) and affects around 5% of the US population. People who suffer from this particular disorder will be under a constant state of worry or anxiety, which takes a toll on their social life as well as their physical wellbeing.

The biggest problem that one faces if a person is diagnosed with this form of anxiety disorder is that they often have other medical problems which compound the situation. In well over half the people in the USA who suffer from anxiety, they suffer from other forms of this disorder or depression as well.

The most common symptoms that are associated with this particular anxiety disorder are as follows:-

1. The person feels restless and is constantly on edge and concerned about even the most trivial matters.

2. They may find it difficult not only to sleep but concentrate and will often be irritable as well.

3. Aiming for perfection in everything that they do and will be willing to conform rather than stand out in a crowd. This is because they are actually unsure of themselves and their abilities.

As with any form of anxiety disorder, a person is going to find it very difficult to cope with day-to-day life. In some cases, they may actually find that they cannot function as they would normally if they did not suffer from anxiety.

Luckily, as long as they seek medical attention you will find that not just GAD but other anxiety disorders such as Panic Attacks, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can actually be controlled. Your doctor will often prescribe a course of medication to take. By understanding anxiety and how it can affect you and your family, you will be in a better position to deal with it should it arise.

In some cases, a person may find that making changes to their diet and lifestyle and learning various relaxation techniques can help to bring their anxiety under control.