Anxiety

WHAT IS ANXIETY ?

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress.

Anxiety disorders are conditions in which you have anxiety that does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships.

TYPES:

• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): People with GAD excessive worry about ordinary issues such as health, money, work, and family.
• Panic disorder: The attacks come on quickly and can last several minutes or more.
• Phobias: Their fear may be about spiders, flying, going to crowded places, or being in social situations (known as social anxiety).
• Social Anxiety: Fear of negative judgment from others.
• Separation anxiety: Person feels anxious after separating from a place or person that makes them feel safe, such as a parent.
• Selective mutism: Some children cannot speak in certain places or contexts, even though they have the ability to do so.

CAUSES:

• Genetic predisposition
• Poor Gut health
• Past / Childhood Trauma
• Medications
• Substance Abuse
• Lack of social support
• Pre-existing diseases
• Menopause
• Pregnancy

SYMPTOMS:

• Elevated heart rat
• Faster breathing
• Irritability
• Restlessness
• Muscle tension
• Difficulty in Concentration
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Changes in behaviour, such as avoiding everyday activities you used to do.
• Using caffeine, other substances, and certain medicines can make your symptoms worse.

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT ANXIETY:

We design a holistic treatment protocol that focuses upon overall healing of your body, your treatment plan can consist of

• NATUROPATHY:

• Mud application – relaxes body and mind, connects us to earth element and balances it.
• Massages – improves blood circulation, relaxes muscles, resulting in release of neurotransmitters that gives a sense of comfort.

• HYDROTHERAPY:

• Spinal Bath
• Spinal Spray
• Foot and Arm Baths
• Hip Bath
• Immersion Bath
• Whirlpool Bath
• Cold packs

• YOGA:

• ASANAS: Surya namaskara, Tadasana, Shavasana, Trikonasana, Sarvangasana, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana.
• PRANAYAMA: Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, Kapalbhati.
• Mantra / OM Chanting
• Yog Nidra

• DIET:

• INCLUDE: fresh fruits and vegetables, millets, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
• AVOID: Caffeine, wheat and its products, spicy, processed and packaged food.