Anxiety can look like many different things in different people. A lot of people suffer from Anxiety. According to Beyond Blue, one in four Australians, around 3 million, suffer with anxiety. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia and according to the WHO foundation, anxiety is the most common mental health condition worldwide, affecting 359 million people. Everyone can feel anxious at some time, but people who have anxiety have this sensation with high intensity that is excessive.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that is characterized by emotions such as worry, stress, tension, fear, difficulty concentrating. Anxiety is also accompanied often with physical symptoms such as fast heart rate, sweatiness, shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping and nausea. It isn’t just a passing feeling or sensations that causes this discomfort and the cause may not be clear. Behavioral indicators or signs that someone is suffering with anxiety could be that they have avoidance of situations or things, they may shut down or pull away from certain situations and they maybe restless, unable to sit still and move around frequently.
Types of anxiety:
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are several types of anxiety:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Excessive everyday worry about everyday things.
Social Anxiety: A strong fear of being judged or embarrassed in social settings.
Panic Disorders: Intense fear with panic attacks.
Specific Phobias: phobias are fears related to specific things or situations, for example arachnophobia, fear of spiders.
Children and young adults can also suffer with anxiety.
Treatments for Anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety can be through different therapies. Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Counsellors can all provide different types of talking therapies to support anxiety.
Pranic Healing Treatment for Anxiety
Complementary therapies, such as Pranic Healing may assist in the recovery from anxiety. Pranic Healing works by extracting the negative energy, balancing the energy body and healing the energy body, which in turn heals the physical body. This process is undertaken with a Pranic Healing therapist, ideally a certified Pranic Healer who has undergone training to support the healing of complex physical, mental and emotional conditions.
You may book a treatment at: phwn.com.au
As a certified Pranic Healer and Instructor, I have helped many people on their recovery from Anxiety. Some people have been able to make a complete recovery from their anxiety with others having stated the anxiety has reduced. For example, anxieties related to phobias of speaking and building confidence so they can speak freely publicly and confidently, generalized anxiety so that people can go about their day with ease, removing shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, tight chest and an impending sense of doom. There are many examples of success stories and people overcoming anxiety, or improving their anxiety levels, you can see some more of this on social media posts @pranichealingwithnatalie
Self help for Anxiety:
There are some simple self-help tools for anxiety, that you can try and experience the benefit for yourself. These include: regular exercise, walking, swimming, running, yoga, cutting down on alcohol, healthy eating habits, deep abdominal breathing, mindfulness and stress reduction tools like meditation. You are welcome to join our free weekly meditation on twin hearts, which has scientifically proven mental health benefits. Register to join today at: phwn.com.au or via email at: info@phwn.com.au
Need Immediate Support?
In Australia, for free confidential support, 24/7 contact: Beyond Blue
Anxiety is a complex mental health condition that may require additional support and treatment. Talk to your friends, family and loved ones in a private setting if you have any concerns about yourself and if you have any concerns about them, provide that olive branch of support and care. Seek professional support where needed. Take care of yourself and live your best life.