The physical symptoms of anxiety disorders are painful, and many anxious friends do not understand why anxiety can lead to so many physical symptoms, such as dizziness, chest tightness, palpitations, difficulty breathing, etc., and even a sense of near-death suffocation in severe cases. Today, I will explain this problem to you in detail, hoping to help you better understand anxiety disorders and provide some help for recovery.
When we feel anxious, an inexplicable fear and worry arises in our hearts, and this emotion prompts the brain to send red flags to the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is found throughout the body and is responsible for controlling and regulating the balance of bodily functions. Under normal circumstances, fear is short-lived, and the autonomic nervous system is able to return to normal quickly and generally does not cause somatic symptoms.
However, for people with anxiety disorders, anxiety and fear persist, causing the brain to constantly send danger signals to the autonomic nervous system. This puts the autonomic nervous system in a state of coping with danger for a long time, which leads to the disorder of bodily functions, leading to various physical symptoms in various parts of the body. This process is automatic and does not need to be controlled by our conscious mind, so we tend to feel inexplicably experiencing various symptoms.
Many people with anxiety disorders suspect that something is wrong with their body, so they are nervous, worried, and afraid. They go to the hospital for various tests, but they often don't find a problem, because these symptoms are actually caused by autonomic dysfunction caused by anxiety disorders.
Understanding this mechanism of anxiety disorders allows us to better understand our symptoms and take appropriate steps to alleviate anxiety and restore physical health. Remember, when you're feeling anxious, don't be overly nervous and worried, try to relax and seek professional help and support.