@samiksha The list of symptoms of anxiety can seem endless. You should never feel embarrassed to go to the Dr. I would suggest asking for some therapy and maybe discuss medication. Left untreated it will only get worse. There is a great amount of support and advice on here from people who know how you feel and have no judgement of you

@dilna am doing some breathing exercises but once you have it out of your hands you need some medications. as my psychiatrist would say : give yourself some quality of life, stop suffering when you have meds to help you. I suffer these attacks once or twice a year, without seeing it coming. go to your doctor, especially a psychiatrist, they will help you.

@zaira Stress is a common feeling during pregnancy. You should avoid stress during pregnancy as it can increase the risk of high blood pressure, and lead to problems like premature birth. During pregnancy, stress can increase the chances of having a premature baby or low weight baby. Some studies show that high levels of stress in pregnancy may cause certain problems during childhood, like having trouble paying attention or being afraid. It’s possible that stress also may affect your baby’s brain development or immune system. Try relaxation activities, like prenatal yoga or meditation. They can help you manage stress and prepare for labor and birth. Try to talk to your therapist. Thanks!

@germania Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities. Mental health is important to overall health. Traumas can have a huge impact on the minds of your kid. Changing hometown, emotional trauma, experiencing severe bullying or physical or sexual abuse, experiencing discrimination, parents who separate or divorce, and having a long-term physical illness, scolding, beating, anger can affect the mental health of a child.

@terrell Hello, it is normal to feel this way. When your body is subjected to stress, it goes into fight, flight, or freeze mode. Stress hormones flood your body and speed up your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing. Your body prepares to deal with the stressor, interpreting the anxiousness as a signal that you’ll need to stand your ground or escape from danger. Your muscles become primed to act, leading to a trembling sensation, twitching, or shaking.

@aude - Hello, yes stress and anxiety can cause back pain. Here are a few things that you can try like exercise regularly, eat healthily, try relaxing techniques like meditation, Setting realistic goals and expectations, Establishing a regular sleep schedule, Minimizing screen time may help reduce stress and improve sleep in both children and adults, avoid caffeine, and practice deep breathing exercise. You can also take the help of a therapist. Mindfulness, exercising, eating healthily, minimizing screen time, and getting outside more often are all effective methods. Thanks!

@denise Hello, it is completely fine to experience this after witnessing an emotional loss. Emotional frustration happens when you struggle with frustration and anger related to trauma or loss, you may try to hide your feelings in the hope that they will go away. Unfortunately, intense feelings must be recognized and dealt with; they don't just go away on their own. You may become angry and blame others for what has happened, even though it is not their fault. This is called displaced anger. Frustration and anger affect people emotionally and physically. You may work out these feelings by talking with someone. You also manage this through physical activity (such as running, cleaning the house, or punching a pillow). Working out frustration and anger in a physical way helps relieve muscle tension and may reduce restlessness and irritation. The first step in overcoming frustration and anger is to recognize that you are feeling these emotions. Here are a few things that you can do like-
Talk to someone about your feelings, You can write about your feelings, Recognize things that you cannot change. If you still have trouble then it is better to take the therapist's help.

@lisha hi Truth be told, there are some genetic factors in some mental health disorders. That being said, knowing that something exists in your family can also be a huge protective factor. For example, if you know that your parent or sibling has struggled with depression, you can start to keep tabs on where you are emotionally. If you feel like you are starting to show signs of depression, you can reach out to get support early on. If you have a parent or sibling who is an alcoholic, you could consider making the choice to never drink to numb an emotion, or to fully abstain from alcohol. If you know your parent or sibling is an addict, you should keep in mind that you may be more likely to develop an addiction, and decide not to even experiment with drugs. In these cases, knowledge can be power.

@vidit Hi Different people will find that different treatments help to manage their mental health – whether this is medication, or alternatives such as talking therapies, exercise or a mixture.

While antidepressants can be effective for some, they are not the solution for everyone and are not generally recommended as a first-line treatment for mild to moderate depression. Anyone taking antidepressants should be made aware of the possible pros and cons for them, and they should have their treatment reviewed regularly.

Talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and counselling are becoming more widely available as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme. Giving people a choice of treatments is key, whether that’s drugs, talking therapies, or alternatives such as arts therapy or exercise.

@sajan Hello, It will get better. Please talk to your family about your pain as emotional pain can often feel as strong as physical pain and at times can even cause symptoms of pain throughout the body. It can also have a detrimental impact on both short-term and long-term mental well-being, so getting appropriate help and treatment is important. It is important to reach out to someone. Other things like exercising, mindful exercises like meditation. a mental practice that involves focusing on the present moment, can be useful when you are trying to cope with difficult emotions such as anxiety, grief, sadness, and anger. The process involves not only becoming more aware of your emotions but also stress learning to accept and let go of the need to control or eliminate these emotions. If symptoms of emotional pain are causing significant distress or interfering with your daily life, talk to your doctor or mental health professional.

@rita Hi Whether it’s a borderline personality disorder (also called BPD) or another mental health issue, you can encourage her to seek help or follow her treatment, and offer her respite by taking care of her child or helping her with errands and household chores. “However, it’s better to avoid taking care of everything, since this may prevent the ill person from taking responsibility and helping herself to get better,” advises Julie Desrosiers, social worker with Cercle Polaire, an organization offering support to the loved ones of people living with mental illness. It’s also important to set your own limits and to take care of yourself. If you’re exhausted, you won’t be much help to anyone else.

@afreen Hi More than a habit, I’d call it a tendency – something we tend to do when we are stressed, when we have unchecked and suppressed emotions and experiences, or just because of our personality type Managing your thoughts is something that definitely comes with practice, and takes time. The first step is to acknowledge it. Shutting down your thoughts is a lot like shutting your wardrobe door and pretending the heap of clothes behind it does not exist – at some point, the door won’t shut and it’ll explode – much like overthinking. Notice your thoughts, and allow them to happen. You could take some time out in the day to do that, or journal them as well. You’ll start to notice that not every thought is true, rational or based in reality. A lot of them might be based on fear, assumptions and predictions – which aren’t necessarily thoughts you would want to focus on. Using mindfulness techniques such as breathing and body scan help greatly as well.

@tiana Hi It depends on the type of medication prescribed for the treatment of the disorder. Depression medications are, for the most part, nonaddictive; though someone may develop a tolerance to a prescribed antidepressant, requiring increasing doses to continue to experience the antidepressant effect, these medications do not trigger the pleasure pathway in the brain and therefore are not psychologically addictive per se. While it is theoretically possible for someone to feel emotionally dependent upon the medication and fearful of being without the drug (one sign of addiction), use of these medications do not generally cause problems in the user’s life, and therefore are nonintrusive and safe for use in terms of addiction potential.

@leena Hi Though medications may play an important role in recovery from a mental health disorder because they aid in the management of symptoms, they are not the only option in mental healthcare. In fact, for many, they play a steadily decreasing role in recovery as they progress and grow through treatment. Each person is different and will be differently impacted by the specific mental health disorder in combination with drug or alcohol abuse and addiction, and thus different therapies and treatments will make sense in different situations.

@iqra Hi It depends on the type of medication prescribed for the treatment of the disorder. Depression medications are, for the most part, nonaddictive; though someone may develop a tolerance to a prescribed antidepressant, requiring increasing doses to continue to experience the antidepressant effect, these medications do not trigger the pleasure pathway in the brain and therefore are not psychologically addictive per se. While it is theoretically possible for someone to feel emotionally dependent upon the medication and fearful of being without the drug (one sign of addiction), use of these medications do not generally cause problems in the user’s life, and therefore are nonintrusive and safe for use in terms of addiction potential.

@farhan Hi Yes. Some drugs – including synthetic drugs, LSD, crystal meth, prescription stimulants like Adderall, and others – have been shown to trigger extreme mental health issues. Depression, agitation and anxiety, suicidal thoughts, auditory and visual hallucinations, delusions, and more have all been attributed to drug use.

@sangeeta Hi The person experienced a trauma (e.g., physical or sexual abuse, loss of a loved one, or near-death experience) prior to beginning heavy drug use.
There is a family history of mental health issues.
The person exhibits clear signs of a mental health disorder (e.g., depression, anxiety, or disordered eating).
The person has experienced extreme personality changes before, during, and/or after heavy drug or alcohol use.

@vivan Hi While family history plays a large role in developing mental illness, it is not the only factor. There are environmental and psychosocial factors that add to the risk factors. No one is immune from developing mental health illness.

@rohit-kapoor Hello, Stress rash often affects people who have underlying skin conditions, such as eczema, rosacea, or allergies caused by environmental triggers, such as pollen, animal dander, or certain foods. Some people even develop rashes from sunlight or weather changes. Still, even without an underlying condition, you can still develop a stress rash. Stress rashes often appear as raised red bumps called hives. They can affect any part of the body, but often a stress rash is on the face, neck, chest, or arms. Hives may range from tiny dots to large welts and may form clusters. They may be itchy or cause a burning or tingling sensation. Stress rash is rarely a serious problem, but if you have difficulty breathing or your throat or lips swell up then visit a doctor as soon as possible. Home treatments, such as cool compresses and ice packs, can help relieve swelling and itching. Stress is simply the body’s reaction to a situation that feels overwhelming or creates anxiety. Once stress is controlled these rashes get milder. To manage stress, exercise, meditate, eat healthily, and get enough sleep.