Overview

It's normal to occasionally feel anxious in life. On the other hand, strong, overwhelming, and persistent worry and panic regarding commonplace events are often experienced by those with anxiety disorders. Panic attacks, which are abrupt, strong feelings of fear or terror that peak in a matter of minutes, are a common feature of anxiety disorders. 

These uncontrollably intense, out-of-proportion-to-the-real-danger emotions cause disruptions to everyday activities and can last for extended periods. To halt these types of emotions, you could steer clear of certain areas or circumstances. The onset of symptoms can occur in childhood or adolescence and persist throughout maturity.

Causes

When you are unable to effectively manage your internal stress, GAD may result. Though it's unclear

• Stress 

• An illness like diabetes or additional co-occurring conditions like depression.

• Genetic  predisposition 

• Child abuse 

• Drug abuse disorders 

• Hyperthyroidism 

• Family 

• Work and other environmental stressors

They are considered some of he causes that trigger Anxiety.

Symptoms

Three or more of the following symptoms have been present for at least six months along with the anxiety: 

• Feeling tense

• Agitated 

• Being easily worn out 

• Having trouble focusing 

• Feeling disoriented 

• Tension in the muscles 

• Disruption of sleep 

• Intolerance 

• Sweating 

• Trembling 

• Significant distress or impairment in social and vocational domains is caused by anxiety. 

• There is no physiological reason for the worry.

Ayurvedic View

Bhaya- It's a component of fear in an individual, due to various causes. Due to aggravation of vata dosha in mano vaha srotas, the patient loses calmness of mind, resulting in various unwanted thoughts and activities, which is anxiety. Ayurveda line of treatment is to calm this agitated mind by a purification method so as to bring dosha back to balance and guide towards building of healthy mindset by yoga and building self-confidence in the patient.