Anxiety and fear are inherent in humans by evolution; they are necessary for survival. Since ancient times, these feelings have arisen in case of danger. In response to such a trigger, a “fight or flight” reaction appeared: the person either actively defended himself or tried to hide from the threat.
Today, there are no fewer potential dangers than in ancient times: we are worried about health problems, lack of money, traffic on the road, personal life, social and natural disasters. Rosgosstrakh spoke about all this in its new creative videos, showing that serious problems can be talked about with humor.
However, all of these factors can lead to increased anxiety and, as a result, increased control. At the same time, it can be difficult to assess the psychological state in such situations. How to find that line between the basic need for security and hypercontrol? Why is it so important to realize it? And most importantly, what to do?
What is anxiety and how to get rid of it
It is absolutely normal to experience anxiety from time to time, as well as to experience other emotions: fear, anger, sadness. Even increased anxiety does not always mean there is a problem. It can be a character trait that does not interfere with a person and his loved ones (1).
But if anxiety occurs frequently or for no apparent reason, it causes discomfort and deteriorates the quality of life. People with anxiety disorders often experience intense worry and fear about seemingly normal situations. Sometimes anxiety provokes panic attacks, which are important to learn to cope with.
Signs and symptoms of anxiety
These symptoms will help you recognize increased anxiety:
- feeling of anxiety, nervousness;
- fast fatiguability;
- difficulty concentrating;
- irritability;
- headaches, muscle pain or abdominal pain;
- sleep problems.
According to scientists, anxiety may occur more often in residents of large cities, since the pace of life in them affects the emotional state and leads to various disorders (2). Therefore, it is important to learn to cope with internal discomfort and overcome fear.
A conscious approach to life and concern for the future will help reduce anxiety. – yours and your loved ones. And here it is worth paying attention to insurance products designed to protect life and property in the most unforeseen situations. Cool videos from the Rosgosstrakh company will help you estimate possible risks and evaluate the quality of such assistance. They clearly show the moments when anxiety can take you by surprise. By taking out insurance, you can avoid unnecessary expenses, nerves and trips to a psychotherapist.
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Hypercontrol: recognize and destroy
Anxiety can develop into overcontrol. This is the need to constantly monitor events occurring in your personal life or the lives of loved ones. This behavior provides a temporary feeling of security and alleviates feelings of intense anxiety.
But changes such as moving, changing jobs, or meeting new people are quite difficult for people with hypercontrol. The same goes for improving your personal life: there is a constant need to know where your partner is, what he is doing or what he is thinking about.
Sometimes the desire to control everything and attempts to protect yourself and others from possible risks looks strange. The emotional state and increased control are often influenced by a continuous flow of news, doomscrolling, as well as constant monitoring of social networks. The cause of overcontrolling behavior can be traumatic events of the past: stress associated with the illness of loved ones, emergencies and car accidents.
Anxiety disorders are treated with psychotherapy and medications. The doctor selects the required regimen. As self-help, psychologists advise practicing stress management methods: special exercises, mindfulness and meditation. All of them reduce symptoms of anxiety.
Another simple and proven way to worry less and sleep peacefully is to take out insurance. Then, by the way, you can look at troubles with a smile. Humor is also a kind of psychotherapy.
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