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Fear of the Unknown or Hormonal Shift: What Can Our Heightened Anxiety Mean?
Increased anxiety can be a manifestation of a variety of pathologies, both mental and physical. Anxiety is an emotional reaction to stress, uncertainty, or potential threat. To some extent, anxiety is entirely natural.
However, when anxiety becomes a constant companion in our lives and creates an excessively negative attitude towards any event, it cannot be considered normal – this is already heightened anxiety, interfering with normal existence and communication.
“Increased anxiety is a condition in which a person experiences excessive worry, fear, or tension, even when there are no obvious reasons for it. Unlike regular anxiety, which arises in response to specific events (such as before an exam or an important meeting), increased anxiety can manifest without visible reasons and last for a long time,” shared psychiatrist Mikhail Kashtanov in a conversation with MedikForum.ru.
He noted that this condition can be both an independent phenomenon and a symptom of more complex mental disorders (such as post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder). An imbalance in neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin and dopamine), which regulate mood and emotions, as well as the functioning of the human nervous system, can contribute to the development of anxiety. Often, a heavy traumatic experience accompanied by stressful events that leave a mark on the psyche can trigger heightened anxiety.
Symptoms of anxiety:
Constant feeling of anxiety, sense of impending doom, anticipation of the worst
Irritability, outbursts of anger, inability to control oneself
Fear of losing control, excessive fear of the unknown
Excessive caution, difficulties in decision-making
Physical manifestations: rapid heartbeat, sweating, tremors,
dizziness, muscle tension, sleep problems, fatigue, gastrointestinal disturbances.
According to the psychiatrist, heightened anxiety can arise from emotional exhaustion and may signal that the body needs rest and recovery.
“Persistent anxiety can be a sign of physical exhaustion. Overwork, lack of sleep, and an imbalance between work and personal life often exacerbate this condition. Anxiety can also be linked to suppressed emotions, such as anger, sadness, or fear. If a person is unable to express these feelings, they can transform into chronic anxiety.”
Anxiety can also arise as a symptom of somatic illnesses.
Thyroid disorders: hyperthyroidism can cause symptoms of anxiety.
Cardiovascular diseases: susceptibility to anxiety can occur with arrhythmia or ischemic heart disease.
Hormonal imbalances: adrenal disorders can contribute to the development of anxiety.
Neurological disorders: epilepsy or brain tumors, as well as dementia, often manifest external symptoms in the form of anxiety.
When to see a doctor? The speaker clarified that even positive life changes can trigger anxiety as a reaction to the unknown. But if anxiety persists (lasts more than a few weeks), disrupts daily life, work, or relationships, it becomes a problem that requires professional help.
It is also advisable to visit a therapist if the anxious state is accompanied by unfavorable physical symptoms (such as rapid heartbeat, dizziness, or sweating).
Source: med2.ru
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Prosecution requested over 4 years of prison for American military man Black
The prosecution requested a sentence of 4 years and 8 months in a penal colony and a fine of 40,000 rubles for the American military man Gordon Black, as reported by a correspondent from the court. In Russia, Gordon Black is arrested on charges of theft and murder threats. The hearings on his case started in the Pervomaysky District Court of Vladivostok on June 6.
Black’s defense lawyers asked the court to acquit him of all charges. “There is no evidence of criminal activity on the part of the defendant,” said lawyer Inga Kirichenko in court. Gordon Black refused to give a closing argument or a final statement. The verdict will be announced later today.
During the hearing on June 17, Gordon Black partially admitted guilt in the theft. “I do not admit guilt in the murder threat, partially admit guilt in the theft, there was no intent to steal,” Mr. Black said during the district court hearing. On May 3, the court extended Gordon Black’s detention until July 2.
The 34-year-old American army serviceman is accused of theft (part “b” of Article 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and murder threats (part 1 of Article 119 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). According to the indictment, Gordon Black, living with his girlfriend Alexandra Vashchuk in an apartment on Sakhalinskaya Street in Vladivostok, grabbed her by the neck during an argument. She perceived the incident as a “real threat to her life.” According to the second charge, Gordon Black stole 10,000 rubles from the victim’s wallet. The maximum penalty for the first charge is up to five years in prison, and for the second charge, up to two years.
NBC News reported, citing sources, that the detained American military man in Russia came from South Korea voluntarily after the end of his assignment and without permission from his superiors. He holds the rank of a senior sergeant.
