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WHAT
CAUSES ANXIETY?
by Dianne Ruth, PhD
Recent research indicates that 1 in 7
people suffer from panic. Anxiety
Disorders weren't recognized until the mid-'80s.
The term "Anxiety Disorders," is an umbrella for twelve
different specific conditions. For a brief description of each disorder,
go to the following link: What is an
Anxiety
Disorder?
Some common biological causes
of an
anxiety disorder include fasting, aspirin intolerance, psychoactive drugs,
unstable thyroid, blood sugar levels, or hormone production. In addition,
cold medications, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, certain blood pressure
medications, steroids, and even antidepressants can create anxiety
reactions.
Intoxication from stimulants such as
caffeine, cocaine, and amphetamines may produce this state. In fact,
repeated cocaine use may eventually cause feelings of panic, and the
terror may continue for years after the drug is stopped.
Withdrawal, for example, from alcohol and
sedatives may create anxiety. Heart problems, an inner ear imbalance, or a
mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is often a causative condition.
More rarely, certain types of brain tumors
and epilepsy can be responsible for anxiety. Also lung problems, and some
forms of disease may be a factor. Other less likely possibilities include
vitamin B12 deficiency, and heavy metal intoxication.
Some common psychological causes
for the later development of the problem include separation anxiety or
sudden loss of a loved one during childhood. A serious disruption in the
child's family also may contribute to the problem.
Other possible psychological causes for the
later development of anxiety include alcoholism and/or drug abuse in the
family, child abuse, a parent with an anxiety disorder, being
over-protected, and excessive criticism. Also being taught to suppress
negative feelings such as anger, an excessive need for approval, rigid
family rules and beliefs are additional possibilities.
With the creation of any of these early
patterns, often followed by another significant trauma involving loss
later in life, the person may develop an anxiety-related disorder.
Brain Imbalance?
There is also scientific evidence that
anxiety-related problems such as stress, panic, and exaggerated fears are
the result of a functional imbalance between the right and left
hemispheres of the brain. Positron emission tomography (PET) scans are
being used to study these theories.
Other research suggests that the brain
chemistry is out-of-balance. Relaxation can trigger anxiety attacks in
about 1 in 3 panic sufferers. It has also been observed that strenuous
exercise can intensify anxiety symptoms.
Inhaling modest amounts of carbon dioxide
produces attacks in nearly all predisposed patients.
Researchers are discovering that certain
psychotherapies may be more effective than drugs at eliminating panic over
the long term.
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What is an Anxiety Disorder?
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