Anxiety
Anxiety is a state of mental uneasiness, apprehension or helplessness related to anticipated unidentified stress.
There are 4 levels of anxiety, with escalating arousal levels:
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Mild - increased alertness, motivation and attentiveness
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Moderate - perception narrowed, selective inattention and physical discomfort
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Severe - behaviours become automatic, details are not seen, senses are drastically reduced, very narrow focus on specific details, impaired learning ability
- Panic - overwhelmed, unable to function or to communicate, with possibly bodily harm to self and others, loss of strong displeasure
Symptoms of Anxiety
- Heart palpitations
- Muscle weakness and fatigue
- Nausea
- Chest pain
- Headaches
- Feelings of apprehension or dread
- Trouble concentrating
- Irritability
- Your mind goes blank
Treatment of Anxiety & Depression
Treatment of anxiety or depression depends on the severity of your condition, with extreme cases possibly requiring medication. For most people, a combination of nutritional, behavioural and cognitive therapies will allow symptoms to reduce, and in time will lead to full recovery.
- Rebalance the body to optimal nutrition
- Blood sugar management
- Healthy eating for good brain function
- Understanding which events and situations are perceived as stressful
- Learning techniques to reduce stress
- Building confidence in your skills and abilities to deal with the many challenges life can offer
- Creating emotional resilience
- Helping you move your life in a direction that will make you happy
- Experiencing personal growth and development
- Achieving heightened levels of self-worth and self-esteeM
Depression
Depression is a psychological disorder that affects both mind and body.
It can alter the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. Depression can change your moods, influence your physical functions and impinge on your social interactions.
Symptoms of Depression
- Almost constant low mood
- Loss of interest and appetite
- Weight loss
- Change in sleeping habits
- Lack of energy / increased lethargy
- Mood swings
- Increased agitation or violence
- Lack of concentration
