MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), Certified in Evidence Based Diabetes Management, MNAMS, MRCP (UK)
Internal Medicine Specialist, Kolkata
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18 years experience
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Anxiety is not hereditary.
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Although this might come as a surprise to many people, the tendency to be more anxious or to suffer from anxiety is passed down from parents to their children. If both of your parents have anxiety-related problems, then it is very likely that you will develop them or you already have it. However, just because you are predisposed to it, doesn't mean that you can't manage it and there are many ways, such as through meditation and mental strength building exercises. With these, you can overcome anything between mild tendencies to debilitating anxiety attacks as well.
Which of the following food items can contribute to anxiety?
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Beer may cause anxiety primarily because of the alcohol content within it. Not just beer but any other alcohol drink may trends to have the same effect as well. Alcohol may initially numb you but sometimes after drinking, the levels of serotonin in the brain start to drop which may push anxiety really high. Dehydration, sleep deprivation and other side-effects of alcohol can also be the cause behind the anxiety. It is thus recommended to reduce the intake of alcohol and refrain from binge drinking.
Men are more prone to anxiety and other related problems than women.
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It is, in fact, women who are much more prone to anxiety attacks compared to men. In many studies conducted all over the world, it has been noticed that women are twice more likely to be affected by anxiety or have anxiety attacks compared to men. Anxiety disorder or advanced form of mental disorders caused by anxiety are also more prevalent in women and usually occur or manifest within the ages of early adolescence and around menopause.
Which of the following is not an anxiety related disorder?
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Borderline personality disorder is part of a group of disorders known as 'personality disorders' and are not caused by anxiety. There are many types of anxiety-related disorders such as PTSD, Panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, general anxiety disorder, phobic disorders among many others. In fact, one of the most commonly known mental disorders - OCD, i.e. obsessive compulsive disorder, is another form of anxiety disorder as well.
Anxiety may make chronic health problems worse.
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Anxiety, whether in nature or induced, can be very bad for your health in the long run. Anxiety which can often translate into stress will make many systems within the body go into hyperactive mode, thus causing many problems or worsening existing problems. Anxiety and heart diseases have been shown to have a direct link in many studies. Anxiety, that transforms into stress can also affect and aggravate hypertension, high blood glucose and many other ailments. It is thus important for you to consult a doctor if you seem to have high levels of anxiety all the time.