Causes of Anxiety: Know what triggers your anxiety

Anxiety Disorders are incredibly common and almost everyone deals with it. The degree of anxiety may vary from low to severe. So, let’s get into what anxiety actually is and how is it caused.

Anxiety

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a mental health condition that may cause feelings of worry, fear or tension. Almost 7.5% of Indians suffer from mental health conditions. A person with anxiety disorder regularly feels an emotional trigger. Everyone feels restless and anxious but if you are facing it often, there is a chance you may have anxiety. Anxiety involves more than just fear and worry. The victim may also get panic attacks.

What Causes Anxiety?

Health Issues

Health issues which are difficult or severe may trigger anxiety and make it worse. Other medical conditions can lead to anxiety. Side effects of medicines and symptoms of a disease can also cause anxiety. Medicines contain active ingredients which may make you feel uneasy or unwell.

Alcohol & Drugs

Alcohol and drugs have a strong relationship with anxiety. People who abuse alcohol show more symptoms of anxiety. Especially people with social anxiety who over-drink alcohol are said to experience severe anxiety. The combination of alcohol, drugs and anxiety is a dangerous one.

Alcohol 

Caffeine

The jittery effects of caffeine produce a ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ response which makes anxiety even worse. Too many cups of coffee can leave you feeling nervous and anxious. Caffeine makes anxiety worse or can even trigger an anxiety attack.

Thyroid Glands

The butterfly shaped gland present in front of your neck is responsible for producing thyroid hormones which regulate your metabolism. When a lot of hormones are produced, it causes irritability, nervousness and sleeplessness which are all anxiety symptoms.

Stress

Stress triggers anxiety and makes it worse. Stress is what causes anxiety symptoms. The more you stress, the more likely you’re to experience anxiety.

Stress

Financial Problems

Monetary issues like debts and saving money can trigger anxiety. It may make you feel nervous, worried and leave you in fear.

Personal Problems

We all deal with personal problems in life due to work, family or social life. This triggers anxiety. We worry about things which make us nervous and restless.