ANXIETY – WHY IT HAPPENS & HOW TO MANAGE IT SAFELY
A calm, practical guide to understanding anxiety and taking control again
Feeling restless? Overthinking? Heart beating fast for no clear reason?
You’re not alone — anxiety has become extremely common today due to fast lifestyles, stress, sleep issues, and constant pressure.
The good news?
Anxiety is treatable, manageable, and can improve beautifully with the right approach.
Let’s break it down simply.
🧠 What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress.
It becomes a problem when worry becomes constant, uncontrollable, or starts affecting daily life.
It’s not “overreaction.”
It’s your body asking for balance.
🔥 Common Triggers of Anxiety
✔ Stressful lifestyle
Work deadlines, pressure, family responsibilities.
✔ Sleep disturbance
Less sleep = overactive brain.
✔ Skipping meals
Irregular meals cause blood sugar dips → anxiety spikes.
✔ Excess caffeine
Tea/coffee/energy drinks overstimulate the brain.
✔ Mobile & social media overload
Constant comparison and overstimulation.
✔ Hormonal changes
Thyroid issues, PCOD, periods.
✔ Medical conditions
Vitamin B12, Vitamin D deficiency, anemia, dehydration.
😣 Common Symptoms
People with anxiety often feel:
- Restlessness
- Racing thoughts
- Chest tightness
- Fast heartbeat
- Tingling hands or feet
- Difficulty focusing
- Irritability
- Sweating
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Poor sleep
- Stomach discomfort
Some even fear something bad will happen — this is very common and treatable.
🧩 Types of Anxiety
1️⃣ Generalized Anxiety
Worrying about daily things constantly.
2️⃣ Panic Attacks
Sudden intense fear → fast heartbeat, breathlessness.
3️⃣ Social Anxiety
Fear of being judged or observed.
4️⃣ Health Anxiety
Excess worry about symptoms or diseases.
All of these can improve with proper care.
🏡 Simple Home Strategies That Truly Help
🌬️ 1. Deep Breathing (Instant Relief)
4 seconds inhale → 4 seconds hold → 6 seconds exhale
Repeating for 2 minutes calms the heart and mind.
💤 2. Fix Your Sleep
Sleeping late worsens anxiety.
Aim for 7–8 hours of regular sleep.
🍲 3. Regular Meals
Eat every 3–4 hours; avoid long gaps.
💧 4. Stay Hydrated
Even mild dehydration can trigger anxiety.
🏃 5. 20–30 min daily walk
Physical activity reduces stress hormones.
🧘 6. Digital Detox
Reduce screen use 1 hour before bed.
☕ 7. Cut Caffeine
Limit tea/coffee to 1–2 cups only.
💊 When Medical Help Is Needed
Consider seeing a doctor if:
- Anxiety lasts for weeks
- Symptoms affect your daily routine
- Sleep is disturbed constantly
- Panic attacks keep coming
- You have chest pain or breathlessness
- You fear losing control
Anxiety is a medical condition — NOT weakness.
Treatment may include counselling, lifestyle corrections, specific medicines (if needed), and identifying underlying health issues.
🩺 How We Help at Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic
We focus on:
- Identifying triggers
- Lifestyle corrections
- Sleep & diet guidance
- Vitamin tests (D3, B12, Iron)
- Hydration & gut health assessment
- Medications only if needed
- Long-term management plan
Our goal:
A calmer mind, stable routine, and better daily functioning.
📍 Contact for Appointment
Dr. Ankur Bhanushali – General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Thane
📞 086910 33033
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