Defeating Anxiety

Anxiety disorder is a psychological health condition characterized by beyond manageable and persistent feelings of anxiety, fear, or restlessness which interfere with daily life, making it difficult to carry on.

A combination of factors contributes to the development of anxiety disorder

• Genetics Having a family history of anxiety
• Neurological Imbalanced brain chemicals
• Environmental factors Traumatic events, such as physical or emotional abuse
• Personality Personality traits, such as being prone to overthinking
• Medical conditions Heart disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or any other chronic pain, increase the risk of development of anxiety disorders.

• Persistent and excessive worry about everything
• Irritable and easily frustrated
• Often feel on edge, restless
• Shortness of breath
• Disturbed sleep
• Avoid social interactions
• Persistent fatigue
• Overthinking and negative thinking
• Substance abuse

Implement these 5 techniques to reduce anxiety.

• Breathing exercises
• Meditation
• Regular exercise
• Listing of everyday tasks as per priority at home, or at the office.
• Replace substance abuse, alcohol, and caffeine intake with healthier alternatives.

Anxiety is a psychological health condition that can be managed. A few lifestyle changes, along with medication and psychological counselling reduce anxiety's impact on a person's daily life and improve their overall well-being.

At Kaleidoscope, we offer both individual and group therapy to people suffering from anxiety. The former provides psychoeducation regarding the disorder and assesses the degree of concern, while the latter helps in checking oneself with others. The individual gets insight into group members’ impact and recovery from the condition. A sense of togetherness in the mind of the anxious person makes the recovery process easy and achievable.