Anxiety is an unexplained feeling of nervousness and discomfort. The causes of anxiety are not specifically identified. Several physical and mental factors are said to be triggers to anxiety attacks, depending on the person’s ability to cope and manage with stress.
Some symptoms of anxiety are unnoticeable, ranging from minor shaking to complete, disruptive behaviors which are not considered medically dangerous. Attacks of anxiety and numbness usually go hand in hand. When this occurs, it is high time for an immediate consultation with a physician or a mental health expert. Numbness is one of symptoms of anxiety that can result to a more serious illness like paralysis, constriction of oxygen supply to the brain or other physically disabling conditions.
To some people it is inevitable to feel anxiety and numbness at the same time. Fear, nervousness and discomfort often cause these symptoms to emerge.
There are certain medications prescribed to relieve the person of anxiety and numbness, such as antidepressants, anti-anxiety and muscle relaxants. They promote calm and relaxation and eliminate numbness. But they always have side effects and may be habit forming to a point of addiction.
But there are other alternative remedies to taking prescription medicines to relieve anxiety and numbness. Proper diet, exercise, meditation and yoga and herbal medications are highly recommended. They have fewer side effects and promote good health. To some extent the person may also undergo certain psychotherapies to help manage and control the symptoms of anxiety. These therapies may not give the “quick fix” solution of prescription drugs but it can provide a more permanent cure to the attacks of anxiety and numbness. But then the success of these therapies will depend on the commitment of the person to recover from anxiety, without which, any cure or treatment will not be effective.
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