More and more ADD adults find themselves facing anxiety in some form or the other. Generally anxiety disorders affect not only the ADD individual but also the loved ones of this person so thanks for taking time out to read these suggestions.
The vast numbers that are piling up around the world have initiated much research into anxiety disorders. This has led to a broader focus on the treatment options available to somebody in this position.
ADD adults are likely to deal with some form of anxiety disorders in their lives and for those who have experienced an attack you will know how frightening these attacks can be for everyone involved.
The difficulty the ADD adult faces is that their anxiety can be prompted by people, places and events at any time and they just seem to sneak up on you when you least expect it. It has been well documented that anxiety disorder attacks are brought about by fear.
You might be wondering just where does this fear come from. There are a number of possibilities yet it can be said that modern society has us under constant pressure because of the level of expectation we have become accustomed to.
The other factors that do play a role is trauma and mental conditions that are inherited which also has been known to play their part in Attention Deficit Disorder.
The problem with anxiety disorders is that there are physical elements which the person can experience and perhaps the most common of these are sensations in the area of the heart. Some have even thought that they are having a heart attack because of severe chest pains and extreme discomfort in the heart area.
The other difficulty with anxiety is that it can creep into one's behavior and before you know it you start developing obsessive habits like biting your nails. Now for the adult who has to deal with ADD together with obsessive habits this can be a potentially dangerous combination and could be very limiting for the adult as well as their loved ones.
For those ADD adults who have a suspicion that they may have an anxiety disorder we have some suggestions.
Starting the day with an attitude of gratitude. Let's say you were making a movie of your life then what can you be grateful for that day that you would write into a script for your movie. This means that you should try to act as a witness at times. Just have fun with this.
Minor adjustment for major results. One does not always realize that consistently making minor adjustments can lead to major results. Much like a pilot makes constant minor adjustments as they fly in order to stay on his flight plan. Small positive adjustments will keep you on track in terms of your own growth and development.
Improving your ability to deal with anxiety disorders despite your ADD can see you unlocking your full potential.
About The Authors
Julian and Joy Fourie are both parents and authors on ADD and ADHD.
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