Beyond Anxiety and Depression - Women Anxiety Depression https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/topic/women-anxiety-depression en The 5 main Anxiety Symptoms in Women https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/anxiety-women-anxiety/5-main-anxiety-symptoms-women <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/5-main-anxiety-symptoms-women.jpg?itok=dBc9eHAl" alt="The 5 main Anxiety Symptoms in Women" title="The 5 main Anxiety Symptoms in Women" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Anxiety is the unpleasant feeling of concern and fear characterized by emotional, somatic, behavioral and cognitive components. Anxiety brings the feeling of fear, uneasiness, worry and dread. A certain amount of anxiety is normal and can help an individual in dealing with demanding situations where one may decide to stay and fight or flight. However, when the amount of <a href=" /anxiety/6-tips-on-how-to-prevent-anxiety/" title="6 tips on How to Prevent Anxiety">anxiety becomes overwhelming</a>, it produces detrimental symptoms that may be unhealthy or hinder the normal functioning of the individual.</p> <h2> Anxiety Symptoms in Women</h2> <p>Women are under a lot of pressure these days and therefore they are more likely to be attacked by extreme levels of anxiety. Symptoms of anxiety in women are natural reactions to stressful situations and are normal. Extreme anxiety however evokes overreactions that if not dealt with, can lead to misery in women. </p> <p>Women in the public eye aren't immune to anxiety either. There are many female <a href="/celebrities-anxiety/social-anxiety-celebrities-what-lessons-can-we-learn">celebrities speaking opening about their battles with anxiety</a> in the hope it will provide some advice and insight for other woman. <span style="line-height: 1.538em;">Below are the 5 main anxiety symptoms in women that indicate extreme anxiety.</span></p> <h3> 1. Exhaustion and chronic fatigue</h3> <p>Women get more anxious when they have more stressing responsibilities at hand. This anxiety can then zap the body depriving it of necessary energy to operate effectively in every day's life. On the same note, anxiety can lead to cases of chronic fatigue which will demand for a rest or threaten to tear you down. A feeling of strong exhaustion is also common in women with anxiety. This can happen even without necessarily doing anything strenuous or demanding. Both chronic fatigue and exhaustion can possibly be eliminated by a good night's rest in addition to relaxation exercises.</p> <h3> 2. Dizziness and feelings of faint</h3> <p>Dizziness is an impairment in stability and spatial perception that may sometimes be accompanied by migraines or headaches. Dizziness cause anxious women to become clumsy, disoriented or unbalanced. This feeling can cause increased risks of serious injury and accidents. Feelings of faint can have a very strong impact once they kick in and they are usually common in chronic stages of anxiety in women. The come about as a result of impeding or disturbing situation that causes intense worry. The best remedy for dizziness and feelings of faint is to seat down, relax and take deep and calming breaths.</p> <h3> 3. Obsession</h3> <p>Obsession is a very common psychological symptom in women suffering from anxiety. Women with anxiety will be obsessed and worry about anything, right from petty futile things to bigger problems, real or imagined. This habit normally presents itself as a simple issue yet it can be very hard to handle. Obsession can be also accompanied by automatic negative thoughts about events and situation and a pessimistic outlook towards life. Long term obsession can be very stressful and may lead to psychological traumas and memory lapses.</p> <h3> 4. Waking up in the middle of the night and night sweats</h3> <p>Night sweats are a characteristic symptom in anxious women especially when they fear an upcoming event or situation the next day. In such cases, a woman will go to bed worried and acutely stressed, this makes staying asleep or even falling asleep close to impossible. Constant worry and stress can result to nightmares and other related conditions like night terrors. To control night sweats and occasional sleep interruptions due to anxiety, consider taking some kind of sleeping pills or any other over the counter sleeping aid.</p> <h3> 5. Isolation</h3> <p>Some women suffering from anxiety may express some social phobia symptoms such as isolation, irritability or panic attacks. Women with anxiety will feel more safe on their own and away from other people or crowds. They will not go out and will avoid interacting with their friends and family. Generally, they become paranoid that the world is dangerous and not a safe place to mingle freely. The best option to deal with isolation is to find something that you enjoy doing and use it as a way to get to mingle and interact with your friends. If you find it hard to handle it by yourself, several sessions with the psychologist might work the trick. Apart from the 5 main anxiety symptoms in women named above, there are many other minor symptoms of anxiety that women may suffer from. The first and most important step to take is to relax and re-examine the possible <a href=" /anxiety/6-tips-on-how-to-prevent-anxiety/" title="6 tips on How to Prevent Anxiety">causes of the anxiety</a> feeling and work on how to control it. It is advisable to talk to someone who can help so that you came up with <a href=" /anxiety/3-simple-tips-on-how-to-cope-with-anxiety-today/" title="3 Simple Tips On How To Cope With Anxiety, Today!">useful coping strategies for anxiety</a>.</p> <h3> Other Articles you might be interested in:</h3> <ul><li> <a href="/women-anxiety-depression/signs-depression-women-over-50">Signs of Depression in Women over 50</a></li> </ul></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/anxiety-signs" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">anxiety signs</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women anxiety</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Anxiety</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Sun, 09 Sep 2012 02:45:45 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 75 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com What Causes Anxiety? - the 7 main Causes https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/anxiety-women-anxiety/what-causes-anxiety-7-main-causes <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/what-causes-anxiety-7-main-causes.jpg?itok=mta20TtZ" alt="What Causes Anxiety? - the 7 main Causes" title="What Causes Anxiety? - the 7 main Causes" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The unpleasant feeling that you develop when you are apprehensive, worried or stressed out is referred to as <a href=" /anxiety/anticipatory-anxiety-explained/" title="Anticipatory Anxiety Explained">anxiety</a>. According to experts, anxiety is your response to stress in your life, physical or emotional. Often, anxiety is caused by external factors, but negative self-talk can also contribute to anxiety. Depending on the type of anxiety disorder, symptoms may vary. However, in general, the symptoms are panic, fear, uncontrollable and obsessive thoughts, sleeping problems, cold or sweaty hands and/or feet, palpitations, muscle tension, dizziness, etc. A number of factors can trigger anxiety in you.</p> <h2>Seven major factors that can cause anxiety in you are:</h2> <h3>1. External and Environmental Factors</h3> <p>Everyone experiences stress every day, but at varying levels. Depending on your experiences in life, it can be healthy or unhealthy. If you are experiencing positive gains, you may feel a positive stress. Experts call this eustress. Typically, you experience eustress when you get a promotion in your job, buy a new or expensive product, etc. On the other hand, if your life experiences are not very positive, you experience unhealthy stress. Different types of anxiety are caused by environmental factors such as:</p> <ul><li>Victimization, abuse and a loved one's death.</li> <li>Stress due to relationship issues, divorce, etc.</li> <li>Stress at work.</li> <li>Stress at school.</li> <li>Stress caused by finances and money.</li> <li>Stress caused by a natural disaster.</li> <li>Oxygen deficiency at high altitude areas.</li> </ul><h3>2. Trauma</h3> <p>Sometimes certain events that occur in your life can cause trauma. For example, a bad experience because of being in dark room alone for a long time, an accident, drowning or a fall from a tree, etc., is difficult to forget. Some of these events can leave an imprint in your mind and you may feel nervous when you recall them.</p> <h3>3. Medical factors</h3> <p>Anxiety has been associated with such medical factors as asthma, anemia, infections, and many heart conditions. Some of the medically-related causes that can contribute to anxiety include:</p> <ul><li>Stress experienced because of a serious medical illness.</li> <li>Medication side effects.</li> <li>Symptoms of a medical condition.</li> <li>Lack of oxygen due to pulmonary embolism or emphysema.</li> </ul><h3>4. Substance use/abuse, Withdrawal from Addiction</h3> <p>If you are addicted to drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines, alcohol, smoking or even Internet, you will experience anxiety when you are denied access to your object of obsession. According to estimates, half of the patients who undergo treatment for anxiety disorders like GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), <a href=" /panic-attacks/treatment-for-panic-attacks-free-yourself-start-living-today/" title="Treatment for Panic Attacks: Free Yourself &amp; Start Living Today">panic disorder</a>, <a href=" /social-phobia/10-proven-methods-for-how-to-be-more-social/" title="10 Proven Methods for How to be More Social">social phobia</a>, etc., are those who are benzodiazepine dependent. Withdrawal from drugs like heroin and prescription medication like Vicodin, benzodiazepines or barbiturates can also cause anxiety disorders.</p> <h3>5. Abnormal Brain Chemistry</h3> <p>Research studies have shown that presence of abnormal levels of some neurotransmitters in your brain can cause GAD. The network of internal communications can break down if the neurotransmitters in your brain are not functioning properly. This can make the brain react in an inappropriate manner in certain situations, leading to anxiety.</p> <h3>6. Genetics</h3> <p>If you have a family history of anxiety disorders, the chances of you developing it are very high. This is to say that you are genetically predisposed to anxiety disorders if any of your family members have suffered or are known to suffer from this condition.</p> <h3>7. Fluctuations in Hormone Levels</h3> <p>If you are a female, you will experience hormonal changes every month during menstrual cycle from puberty to adulthood. You may feel restless during these days and may experience difficulty in handling the daily routine jobs. Even menopausal women experience anxiety because of a decline in the production of hormones. You need to take the help of a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist or a <a href=" /the-linden-method/linden-method-review/" title="Linden Method Review">mental health professional</a> to diagnose if you experience anxiety. A physician may take your personal and medical history, conduct a physical examination and ask you to get some laboratory tests done. There is no specific laboratory <a href=" /anxiety/do-i-have-anxiety-10-signs-to-look-for/" title="Do I have Anxiety – 10 signs to look for">test to diagnose anxiety</a>, but tests may provide some useful information. In order to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, you must have experienced anxiety that interferes with your daily living for at least a period of six months, found it difficult to handle your worries and have certain symptoms such as fatigue, restlessness, irritability, etc. Summarizing, all of these causes either in isolation or in combination can contribute to anxiety disorder. Even health challenges such as blindness, disability, overweight, malnutrition, allergic rhinitis, etc., can increase your stress levels and cause anxiety disorders. It is not possible to prevent anxiety. Therefore, you need to <a href=" /anxiety/how-to-stop-anxiety-attacks-before-they-start/" title="How to Stop Anxiety Attacks Before They Start">learn to manage the anxiety</a> by learning to change your thinking.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/anxiety-causes" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">anxiety causes</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/eustress" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">eustress</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Anxiety</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 02:58:06 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 83 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com Young Women and Depression: What You Should Know https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/women-anxiety-depression/young-women-and-depression-what-you-should-know <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/young-women-and-depression-what-you-should-know.jpg?itok=ah9a2pR3" alt="Young Women and Depression: What You Should Know" title="Young Women and Depression: What You Should Know" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Young women go through a lot of changes as they approach the years of puberty. Not only will their body be developing and changing, their hormones will also be going wild. All of these changes can mean a girl not understanding quite what to think or what to do, but it can also mean depression. A lot of young women suffer from depression for various reasons, which is why it's important for loved ones to understand more about it.</p> <h2> Why Young Women Develop Depression</h2> <p>There are a lot of different reasons why a young woman develops depression. The hormonal changes are thought of as one of the major causes, as these affect the body's ability to think and process information. Although hormones play a major role with the depression of some women, there are other factors to consider. For example, some women are predisposed to depression through genetics. While not all women who have a family history of depression will develop it, this can be the case with some.</p> <p>It's also important to consider what is going on in the life of the young woman. A breakup, death in the family or even school could be the trigger that leads to depression. Most young women aren't able to process some situations correctly, especially if their hormones are rapidly adjusting and changing. This lack of understanding and knowledge can lead to a depression spiral, which often needs to be worked out as soon as possible.</p> <p>From the time a young woman reaches the age of 15 she's two times as more likely to develop depression than a young man. This increased risk means that all parents should be aware of what depression symptoms look like and how to identify them in their own children. While some women won't develop depression even though they are likely to, this isn't the case with them all.</p> <h2> Young Women in Childbearing Years</h2> <p>Postpartum depression is one of the most common types of depression among young women. This occurs after giving birth and can last for a long time if left untreated. Around 25% of women will suffer from this type of depression, but fortunately there is screening available at most hospitals that can determine which women are suffering.</p> <p>There are also some women that will experience depression while they are pregnant. This is not common, but it does happen with some that feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities they are about to take on. In addition to this, pre-pregnancy depression is common for some women that feel the pressure to get pregnant, but haven't been able to.</p> <h2> Signs of Depression in Young Women</h2> <p>The signs of depression in young women are generally easy to identify, but some individuals may be able to mask theirs well. It's also important to realize that some women may display multiple signs of depression while others only show one or two. The most common symptoms include:</p> <ul><li> Not being able to sleep/ All she wants to do is sleep</li> <li> Not being able to concentrate/ Bad memory</li> <li> Trouble with relationships/ Feeling lonely and isolated</li> <li> Suicidal thoughts</li> <li> Feelings of guilt/ Not feeling worthy</li> <li> Anxious feelings</li> <li> Feeling angry or in a bad mood constantly</li> </ul><h2> Getting Help For Depression</h2> <p>Young women need to seek help for depression as soon as they realize they are showing symptoms. Tackling this early on can result in finding a solution that makes you feel better and have a healthier outlook on life. Although suicide is not as common with young adults as it is with middle-aged adults; it does happen. It's best to get help quickly to avoid chances of harming yourself.</p> <p>Seeing your doctor is the first step that you can take, as this will determine if you are depressed and what your options for treatment are. Most doctors are going to offer some sort of therapy, but prescription medications for depression are also commonly given. Seeing a psychiatrist is another great option to consider, as this will provide you with therapy and medication simultaneously.</p> <p>Since young girls from age 15 can develop depression, it's something that every parent should have on their mind. It does happen and it can be dangerous, so being aware of the loved ones in your life is extremely important. With all the treatments that are available there's no reason women of any age have to suffer!</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women anxiety</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women depression</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:27:39 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 179 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com Risk Factors for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Women https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/women-anxiety-depression/risk-factors-generalized-anxiety-disorder-women <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/risk-factors-generalized-anxiety-disorder-women.jpg?itok=HZEn1K0R" alt="Risk Factors for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Women" title="Risk Factors for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Women" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Women who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder don't just suffer from it a few hours of the day; they actually have to deal with it all throughout the day. They think about disasters that might happen, things that might go wrong or problems that could happen. All of this worry causes a lot of anxiety and can affect every aspect of the woman's life. There are risk factors associated with this, which can determine whether or not a woman develops it.</p> <h2> Risk Factor #1: Being a Woman</h2> <p>Unfortunately just being a woman increases the chances of suffering from generalized anxiety disorder. Women are two times as likely to suffer from this as men are, just like they are more likely to suffer from depression. There are a lot of different factors involved in why women are twice as likely to deal with this disorder, which range from being more open about emotions to feeling the need to fulfill other people's needs.</p> <h2> Risk Factor #2: Personality as a Child</h2> <p>Girls who grow up being bullied are generally more likely to have this anxiety disorder as they grow into women. Bullying can make it difficult for a woman to open up and cause her to become extremely shy, which will manifest into anxiety in the future. Most women will also grow up worrying about being teased or bullied, which triggers generalized anxiety as she grows older.</p> <p>This can first cause anxiety being around other women, but it can also cause problems with dating. All of the worries she has about being bullied will eventually lead her to start worrying about other things and will start to take over her life. This disorder can start as a child, but it will get worse as she grows into a woman.</p> <h2> Risk Factor #3: Genetics</h2> <p>Women who have a family history of generalized anxiety disorder may find that it causes them to have it as an adult. Generally women will develop the same fears or worries as their mother had, but other times they will simply learn it from growing up in a household with them. Girls tend to pay close attention to how to react to certain situations, so if their mother reacts in a worrying or fearful way, then she may do the same when she grows up. So, genetics are important to consider, but so is the environment in which the girl was raised.</p> <h2> Risk Factor #4: Traumatic Situations</h2> <p>Women respond to trauma differently than men do, and generalized anxiety disorder can become the result. For example, many women who grew up being abused end up with this disorder when they grow up because of how they were treated when they were children. This disorder can even occur for women who had a single traumatic experience as a child. Fears for just one thing can manifest themselves and make a female worry more than she should. After some time she will start to worry about other things, which will eventually lead to this disorder.</p> <h2> Risk Factor #5: Social Situations</h2> <p>Women who grew up without a lot of social connections as a child may find it difficult to connect with adults as they grow up. It is also common that women who grow up in very rural areas tend to feel anxiety when they are faced with areas that have larger populations. Even women who are mixed with different races can feel anxiety if they grew up in an area where other kids were predominantly different from them.</p> <p>Most women will suffer from some sort of anxiety during the course of their life, but generalized anxiety disorder is different. This is where women aren't able to deal with certain situations and they allow their worries to control them all day and all night. This will affect quality of life and can eventually lead a woman down the road of depression, if it remains untreated.</p> <p>The risk factors above are just a few that doctors will consider when determining treatment. It's important to keep in mind that just because a woman fits in with these risk factors it doesn't mean she will develop this disorder. Some end up not having much anxiety, so there's no true formula that will determine who has it and who doesn't.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women anxiety</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women depression</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:24:57 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 180 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com Signs of Depression in Women to Watch Out for https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/women-anxiety-depression/signs-depression-women-watch-out <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/signs-depression-women-watch-out.jpg?itok=-ik0aLt0" alt="Signs of Depression in Women to Watch Out for" title="Signs of Depression in Women to Watch Out for" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Each and every person has at least one woman in their life that they love and care about. If you suspect that one in yours is suffering from depression, then there are several signs you should look out for. These will give you a better idea of whether she's battling depression or another mental issue.</p> <h2> Change in Social Activity</h2> <p>When women go through depression they will change the way they deal with social activities. For example, if the woman in your life used to love to go out to the movies or dinner with friends and now she just wants to stay in, she may be depressed. She also might spend a lot more time in her room and much less time socializing with people that she used to spend a lot of time with.</p> <p>Depressed women tend to become introverted and spend time with themselves instead of other people. Sometimes this change will be gradual, but it also may happen within just a few days. Each woman is different with the way depression affects her.</p> <h2> Lack of Interests</h2> <p>Depressed women often lose interest in things they once loved to do. This could mean someone who stops cooking and instead orders in, but it could also mean someone who stops doing activities or hobbies. Most depressed women will not get joy out of these hobbies any longer, and turn to staying inside instead. You will probably notice that the passion she once has is gone and she doesn't have anything that she loves to do any longer.</p> <p>Even something like planning and going on a vacation won't offer someone who is depressed very much excitement. Things that most people would anticipate doing or going to aren't going to offer excitement to people who are clinically depressed.</p> <h2> Lack of Affection</h2> <p>Even women who have significant others can feel completely alone when they are depressed. This feeling of being alone and unloved can result in becoming isolated and withdrawing affection. This has a tendency to affect relationships and cause a lot of problems. If your partner has suddenly become lonely and withdrawn, then she very well may be suffering from depression.</p> <p>Instead of fighting with her or causing tension in the relationship, you might want to approach the topic of therapy. This can bring both of you closer together and can be a great introduction to all of the different treatment options that are available for depression.</p> <h2> Change in Eating Habits and Weight</h2> <p>Depressed women may either gain weight or lose weight depending on how their eating habits change. Some women end up eating a lot more in order to make themselves feel better and avoid dealing with their true depressed feelings. Other women will stop eating all together or decrease the amount that they eat dramatically. Either of these can result in eating disorders, which will only cause depression to get worse.</p> <h2> Change in Sleep</h2> <p>Not being able to get to sleep is a very common symptom that you should look out for. This can mean not being able to go to sleep, but also waking up several times throughout the night. There are also some women that end up sleeping too much and wanting to stay in bed all of the time so that they don't have to be social. Either way, these sleep problems can push any woman deeper into depression and cause her to become even more isolated.</p> <h2> Change in Focus</h2> <p>Do you notice that your loved one seems like she is distracted or like she can't focus on what's right in front of her? Depression is something that controls the thoughts of the person who is suffering from it. If the woman in your life is depressed, then she is likely thinking about sadness instead of things that she needs to get done. This is dangerous for her, especially while driving or doing other things.</p> <p>These are signs of depression in women that most people can easily identify if they take the time to pay attention to detail. Just remember that all women are different and the one in your life may differ with the symptoms that she displays. If you think she does have depression, then approach the subject in a calm manner and offer getting help as soon as possible.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women anxiety</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Sun, 07 Jul 2013 02:09:09 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 178 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com Why do More Women Suffer From Depression Than Men? https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/women-anxiety-depression/why-do-more-women-suffer-depression-men <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/why-do-more-women-suffer-depression-men.jpg?itok=TsEObUfX" alt="Why do More Women Suffer From Depression Than Men?" title="Why do More Women Suffer From Depression Than Men?" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Anyone can become depressed at any age and for a variety of different reasons. For some it's because of their genetics and individual circumstances, but for others it's due to their gender as well as outside influences. Did you know that women are more likely to be depressed than men? This is a shocking fact that many people are surprised to learn, but there's more to it than just this fact.</p> <h2> Depression in Men vs. Women</h2> <p>Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression than men. Some professionals think this is simply due to the fact that women are willing to speak about their emotions more, but the numbers speak for themselves. Around 12.4 million women in the United States suffer from depression compared to around 6 million men.</p> <h2> Depression in Young Women</h2> <p>While depression among boys and girls is generally the same, this changes when girls reach the age of 15. This is when they become twice as likely to suffer from depression as males, which is thought to be due to hormones as well as the body changing in such a dramatic manner. Although this is accepted as the general reason for the spike in depression, it's not known exactly why the risk increases so much at this time.</p> <h2> Women's Risk Beyond Adolescence</h2> <p>The risk of depression in women does not go away after adolescence. The risk actually remains high throughout the rest of the adult life that the woman will have. She will always be at higher risk than a man, but the exact reason why is not known. Many psychologists believe that women have a lot more stressful events in their life that contribute to this increase of risk, including: childbearing, marriage, child rearing and career. The emotions that a woman experiences can lead her to become depressed, especially when hormones are involved.</p> <h2> When Women are Most Vulnerable</h2> <p>Women can start developing depression during any point of their lives, but there is a certain time period when it's most likely to strike. These years are those that women are able to have children. There is also an extremely high risk of women suffering from postpartum depression, which is the time after they give birth. In fact, around 25% of women will suffer from this type of depression, which is why screening is so important.</p> <p>Many women do suffer from postpartum depression, but they do not get help for it because they brush it off as "normal". Around 50% of women won't find out that they are depressed, which can result in them becoming more isolated and posing as a risk to themselves.</p> <h2> Are Hormones to Blame?</h2> <p>The hormones that a woman experiences throughout her life can affect her risk of depression at any given time. Not only will she experience raging hormones when she goes through puberty, this will continue well into her reproductive years. The constant fluctuations of hormones in her life can trigger depression and cause extreme mood changes that are difficult for her to understand. Transitioning between these emotions is difficult and can lead to certain women being more vulnerable than others.</p> <p>Women who are genetically predisposed to depression may find that their hormones affect them much more than other women. This can result in developing depression, but it differs on an individual basis and there are many other factors that may be involved. Hormones are just one of the biggest considerations that psychologists make because they change the body's chemistry so much.</p> <p>Hormonal shifts that women experience are not experienced by men simply because of the way they are built. This could be a huge reason why women are more likely to become depressed, and is a common theory among psychologists.</p> <h2> Will all Women Become Depressed?</h2> <p>Not all women are going to develop depression during their lives. Some are more likely than others simply because of genetics or a variety of other factors. Many researchers think that while women are more vulnerable to depression than men are, it's not exactly clear why. There are a lot of theories out there, but each woman is different and each study finds a different outcome.</p> <p>The most important thing to remember is that treatment is readily available for any woman who suffers from depression. Talk therapy, psychiatrists, medications, etc., are all things that can make a difference in depression for any woman.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women anxiety</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 19:06:26 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 177 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder in Women https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/women-anxiety-depression/symptoms-anxiety-disorder-women <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/symptoms-anxiety-disorder-women.png?itok=48dVuSTs" alt="Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder in Women" title="Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder in Women" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Women are at a higher risk of suffering from some type of anxiety disorder during their life. Unfortunately because the symptoms of these are part of regular life at times, many women don't seek the help that they should. By learning how to identify the symptoms of an anxiety disorder you will be better equipped to help yourself as well as other women. Here are the most common symptoms that every woman should be on the lookout for:</p> <h2> Symptom #1: Being Self-Conscious</h2> <p>Every woman experiences being self-conscious, but women who suffer from social anxiety disorder suffer more than others. They worry that as soon as they walk out into a public place they are going to be judged and ridiculed by other people. They feel that this will lead to them being embarrassed for the rest of their life. This self-consciousness affects women whether they are going out to grab a bite to eat or even just driving down the road to go to the grocery store. The overwhelming worry from this can really harm regular life.</p> <h2> Symptom #2: Intense Fear</h2> <p>Individuals who have phobias are extremely fearful of things that they should not be. This could be something as simple as a piece of paper or even a cat; it just depends on the person. Unfortunately a phobia like this can really affect life, especially if the woman is scared of something that can be seen just about anywhere. If you or someone you know has an intense fear of something that they shouldn't, then they likely have anxiety disorder in the form of a phobia.</p> <h2> Symptom #3: Feelings of Terror</h2> <p>Women who suffer from panic disorders will have feelings of terror at random times when they aren't even scared. They will start to have chest pain, feel like they are having a heart attack and have an increased heart rate. In addition to this she will start to sweat and feel like she doesn't have control over herself. This is an anxiety disorder that generally lands women in the hospital, as the feelings they are experiencing make them think they are in need of medical attention.</p> <h2> Symptom #4: Physical Changes</h2> <p>With most anxiety disorders women are going to experience physical changes. This could be numbness in the hands or feet, but it could also be sweating all over the body. Some women also experience shortness of breath along with dry mouth and heart palpitations.</p> <h2> Symptom #5: Feeling Ill</h2> <p>Anxiety disorders can make a woman feel extremely sick. She could have problems sleeping, feelings like she is going to throw up, dizziness and even muscle tension. These symptoms usually occur at a stressful time, although some women feel these all throughout the day.</p> <h2> Symptom #6: Not in Control</h2> <p>With certain anxiety disorders women will start to lose control of their thoughts. Instead of being able to focus on things they need to do for the day, they will instead obsess over just one thing. This will take over their entire day and can cause them to forget things, get into accidents and avoid things that were once important.</p> <p>Some women also lose control of their ability to do things regularly, as they feel the need to repeat things over and over. Some find that repeating out loud is fine, but others need to do physical actions in order to feel "okay" with themselves.</p> <h2> Diagnosing Anxiety Disorders in Women</h2> <p>When doctors diagnose anxiety disorders in women they will take a look at a number of different things. This will include lab tests as well as psychiatric evaluations that are all done by professionals. The attitude of the patient and their behavior will also affect the outcome of the tests. It may take a while to get a diagnosis, but this depends on the patient and the information that they provide.</p> <p>Once the disorder has been diagnosed and the doctor is confident with their analysis, they can move on to determining which treatment option is the best choice. There are a wide variety of options out there that are made to suit different women and different types of anxiety disorder. There are a lot of considerations that have to go into treating a disorder, which is why professional advice is so important.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women anxiety</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:51:16 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 176 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com How to Treat an Anxiety Attack in Women https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/women-anxiety-depression/how-treat-anxiety-attack-women <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/how-treat-anxiety-attack-women.jpg?itok=lITgDQLd" alt="How to Treat an Anxiety Attack in Women" title="How to Treat an Anxiety Attack in Women" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>When a woman has an anxiety attack she will feel it inside and show it on the outside. But, because each woman is different, these attacks can manifest themselves in various ways. For example, some women may experience diarrhea while others just sweat and have shortness of breath. No matter which symptoms of an anxiety attack are experienced, it's important to learn how to treat it right away. Not being able to treat this can lead to feelings of doom and deep depression.</p> <p>There are a lot of different treatments for women who are experiencing anxiety attacks. If you tend to experience these, then it's important to know what these treatments are. These can help you feel better more quickly so that you are able to take control of the situation and get your feet back on the ground.</p> <h2> Treatment #1: Medication</h2> <p>A lot of women turn to medication to help them get through an anxiety attack. These work within a short amount of time and change the chemistry in the brain so that it's able to block out the feelings of anxiety. A lot of women like these because they are so quick to work, but it's important to realize that these do not treat the problem on the inside. They do eventually wear off, and they will need to be taken again to help avoid the feelings from returning.</p> <p>Xanax, Klonopin and Ativan are some of the most popular medications that doctors prescribe. These provide immediate relief and are only meant to be used for a short amount of time, as long-term use can cause addiction. Your doctor will prescribe these if they feel they are best for you, but it's important to learn other treatment options that can help you get through attacks when they happen.</p> <h2> Treatment #2: Calming Therapy</h2> <p>A lot of people learn how to calm themselves down when they go into therapy. This can help you out considerably when you're going through an anxiety attack, which is why it's so important to learn. You will first learn how to stop and give yourself time to think. This will allow you to put your thoughts in order so that you are not just focusing on one thing that is making you feel anxious.</p> <p>Next you will learn how deep breathing can benefit you, even when you're having a really hard time concentrating. Learning breathing techniques is extremely beneficial and something you can use whether you're having an anxiety attack or in a number of other problematic situations.</p> <p>Once this happens it's a good idea to find a place where you can be calm and sit down. This generally should be somewhere relaxing that will give you a good five minutes of alone time without interruption. This could be an extra office at work or even a bathroom stall. Doing these things is going to calm you down so that you can regroup and get your head back into the game.</p> <h2> Treatment #3: Avoidance</h2> <p>Although avoidance isn't going to help you when you're having an anxiety attack, it can help you avoid having one in the first place. Generally you will learn what your anxiety attack triggers are when you go through therapy. As soon as you are able to identify these, you will be able to avoid them. This will give you a chance to learn new ways of living so that you can get through life without the risk of an attack.</p> <p>While some situations are unavoidable, there are a lot that you can stay away from. Doing so can make a big change in your life that helps you get through the day without any issues. Your therapist is going to help out a lot with this, so meeting with them regularly is essential if you want to learn the right tools for success.</p> <p>Treating an anxiety attack in women right when it happens can be scary, but it can be done. You just have to remember that calming thoughts and regrouping are both very important. Fortunately there are medications available when things become overwhelming, but the power is in your hands. You are able to control how much this affects you based on how much effort you put into treatment.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women anxiety</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Sat, 29 Jun 2013 23:48:41 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 175 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder in Women https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/anxiety-women-anxiety-depression/symptoms-anxiety-disorder-women <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/symptoms-anxiety-disorder-women.jpg?itok=hy-m_jAM" alt="Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder in Women" title="Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder in Women" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Women are at a higher risk of suffering from some type of anxiety disorder during their life. Unfortunately because the symptoms of these are part of regular life at times, many women don't seek the help that they should. By learning how to identify the symptoms of an anxiety disorder you will be better equipped to help yourself as well as other women. Here are the most common symptoms that every woman should be on the lookout for:</p> <h2>Symptom #1: Being Self-Conscious</h2> <p>Every woman experiences being self-conscious, but women who suffer from social anxiety disorder suffer more than others. They worry that as soon as they walk out into a public place they are going to be judged and ridiculed by other people. They feel that this will lead to them being embarrassed for the rest of their life. This self-consciousness affects women whether they are going out to grab a bite to eat or even just driving down the road to go to the grocery store. The overwhelming worry from this can really harm regular life.</p> <h2>Symptom #2: Intense Fear</h2> <p>Individuals who have phobias are extremely fearful of things that they should not be. This could be something as simple as a piece of paper or even a cat; it just depends on the person. Unfortunately a phobia like this can really affect life, especially if the woman is scared of something that can be seen just about anywhere. If you or someone you know has an intense fear of something that they shouldn't, then they likely have anxiety disorder in the form of a phobia.</p> <h2>Symptom #3: Feelings of Terror</h2> <p>Women who suffer from panic disorders will have feelings of terror at random times when they aren't even scared. They will start to have chest pain, feel like they are having a heart attack and have an increased heart rate. In addition to this she will start to sweat and feel like she doesn't have control over herself. This is an anxiety disorder that generally lands women in the hospital, as the feelings they are experiencing make them think they are in need of medical attention.</p> <h2>Symptom #4: Physical Changes</h2> <p>With most anxiety disorders women are going to experience physical changes. This could be numbness in the hands or feet, but it could also be sweating all over the body. Some women also experience shortness of breath along with dry mouth and heart palpitations.</p> <h2>Symptom #5: Feeling Ill</h2> <p>Anxiety disorders can make a woman feel extremely sick. She could have problems sleeping, feelings like she is going to throw up, dizziness and even muscle tension. These symptoms usually occur at a stressful time, although some women feel these all throughout the day.</p> <h2>Symptom #6: Not in Control</h2> <p>With certain anxiety disorders women will start to lose control of their thoughts. Instead of being able to focus on things they need to do for the day, they will instead obsess over just one thing. This will take over their entire day and can cause them to forget things, get into accidents and avoid things that were once important.</p> <p>Some women also lose control of their ability to do things regularly, as they feel the need to repeat things over and over. Some find that repeating out loud is fine, but others need to do physical actions in order to feel "okay" with themselves.</p> <h2>Diagnosing Anxiety Disorders in Women</h2> <p>When doctors diagnose anxiety disorders in women they will take a look at a number of different things. This will include lab tests as well as psychiatric evaluations that are all done by professionals. The attitude of the patient and their behavior will also affect the outcome of the tests. It may take a while to get a diagnosis, but this depends on the patient and the information that they provide.</p> <p>Once the disorder has been diagnosed and the doctor is confident with their analysis, they can move on to determining which treatment option is the best choice. There are a wide variety of options out there that are made to suit different women and different types of anxiety disorder. There are a lot of considerations that have to go into treating a disorder, which is why professional advice is so important.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women anxiety</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Anxiety</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:40:50 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 174 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com How to Treat Anxiety in Women https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com/anxiety-women-anxiety-depression/how-treat-anxiety-women <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" src="/sites/beyondanxietyanddepression.com/files/styles/large/public/how-treat-anxiety-women.jpg?itok=cUs1qUiS" alt="How to Treat Anxiety in Women" title="How to Treat Anxiety in Women" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Treating anxiety in women is possible if the woman is open to getting help for the type of disorder she suffers from. There are a lot of different treatment options out there that can result in feeling better quickly so that you can move on with life. Just keep in mind that as with all treatments for disorders, it may take a while to find what works best for you. Some women find that therapy is more effective while others do better with medications.</p> <p>Treatments for anxiety in women include:</p> <ul><li>Psychotherapy</li> <li>Medication</li> <li>Therapy</li> <li>Lifestyle Changes</li> </ul><h2>Psychotherapy Treatment for Anxiety</h2> <p>Psychotherapy is a form of counseling that helps to treat the anxiety from the inside instead of mask the symptoms. If you choose this type of therapy then you will be working with a psychotherapist that specializes in anxiety disorders. They will ask you questions, interact with you and may even ask you to do different types of activities. Just remember that everything they do is designed to help them help you overcome the disorder.</p> <p>Although this can be difficult at first, in time you will learn a lot of different coping techniques that can help you overcome your disorder when times are the worst. This can mean being able to live a somewhat normal life that you are actually in control of. It's important for women to know that psychotherapy does not cure anxiety disorders overnight.</p> <p>This treatment actually takes a long time to work, as the therapist has to find the reason why the anxiety disorder is there and determine how best to work with you to overcome it. You have to be open and willing for this to work, or else your mind will be closed to the possibility of finally getting better.</p> <h2>Medication Treatment for Anxiety</h2> <p>Medications are the most common treatment options because they are readily available. A doctor has to prescribe these, as each is different and some are more suitable for certain individuals than others. The medications that treat anxiety disorders include: SSRI antidepressants, benzodiazepines and beta-blockers.</p> <p>Each of the different medications comes with its own set of risks as well as side effects. Most of these are designed to actually change the chemistry inside of the brain so that the symptoms of anxiety go away. Some are meant to be taken for only a short period of time, but others can be taken for longer depending on their risk for addiction.</p> <h2>Therapy Treatments for Anxiety</h2> <p>Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the first choice for most anxiety sufferers to try. This involved talking through life to understand more about why you have anxiety. This helps you and the therapist get to the root of the problem so that you can learn and start developing tools to deal with it. This type of therapy also helps you learn how to change your thought patterns so that you can think more positively and avoid the worrisome or negative feelings that you would normally get due to the disorder.</p> <p>Relaxation therapy is where you will learn different ways that will help you relax and soothe your anxiety. This is something that does take time and effort to learn, but it can be extremely effective. When you do this type of therapy you will decrease your heart rate, let go of tension, stop thinking and go into a state of deep relaxation for around 20 minutes. Doing this on a daily basis can help change your brain chemistry so that you have a better feeling of wellbeing and you are less likely to experience anxiety.</p> <h2>Lifestyle Changes to Treat Anxiety</h2> <p>Some people find that changing their diet and lifestyle is an effective way of treating their anxiety. They change by exercising on a regular basis and eating a more healthy diet. This also includes cutting out most processed foods and avoiding alcohol. Some even start doing yoga so that they can learn how to meditate and relax when they are feeling anxious. One of the most important parts of this is sleep. This helps the brain balance out and ensures that it's able to recover on a daily basis.</p> <p>Treating anxiety in women is definitely possible with all of the options that are available today. If you feel that you want to get help, then start with a visit to your doctor and go from there. The first step can be hard, but it can make a positive change in your life!</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/women-anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">women anxiety</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-topic field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Topic:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topic/anxiety" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Anxiety</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topic/women-anxiety-depression" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Women Anxiety Depression</a></div></div></div> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:32:06 +0000 Gloria Goodwin 173 at https://www.beyondanxietyanddepression.com