Introduction

Anxiety is a phenomenon where there is feeling of uneasiness to an unknown danger; in contrast fear is the feeling of uneasiness to a known threat. 

Symptoms

The symptoms of anxiety can be put under two categories

Physical symptoms

• Tremors, restlessness, fearful face expression
• Palpitation, tachycardia, sweating,
• Dyspnea, hyperventilation, constriction in the chest, diarrhea

Psychological symptoms

• Poor concentration, hyperarousal, negative thoughts
• Unpleasant and vague sense of apprehension
• Inability to relax and irritability
• Insomnia, inability to tolerate noise, 

Tips to combat anxiety

Relaxation techniques

These are useful physical means of relieving the uneasiness when a person is experiencing anxiety.

• Splash cold water to the face
• Speak to yourself, say ‘I am a strong person’
• Take deep breath hold it for a while and then exhale slowly
• Make a tight fist and slowly open the figure one by one
• Counting the numbers in reverse order starting from 100 

Prevention

• Maintain Good and harmonious relationships with family members and friends
• Be punctual to the work
• Regular daily physical exercises preferably in the morning
• Sleep hygiene- maintain regular timings for going to sleep and wake up
• Avoid smoking and alcohol
• Practice yoga, pranamaya and meditation
• Regularly indulge in the recreational activity with family and friends
• Read one inspirational stories at least every month.