Anxiety Neurosis (एंग्जायटी न्यूरोसिस)
A Complete Bilingual Guide for Patients & Families
What is Anxiety Neurosis?
Anxiety neurosis is an older term commonly used for chronic anxiety disorders, where a person experiences persistent fear, worry, restlessness, and physical symptoms without a clear immediate danger.
आज के समय में इसे अधिकतर Anxiety Disorder (चिंता विकार) कहा जाता है।
What Happens in the Body?
When anxiety becomes excessive:
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Brain releases stress hormones (adrenaline, cortisol)
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Heart rate increases
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Muscles become tense
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Breathing becomes fast
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Sleep gets disturbed
If this continues for weeks or months, it affects physical as well as mental health.
Common Symptoms
1️⃣ Psychological Symptoms
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Excessive worry without reason
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Irritability
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Fear of worst outcomes
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Difficulty concentrating
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Feeling “something bad will happen”
2️⃣ Physical Symptoms
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Palpitations (धड़कन तेज होना)
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Sweating
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Tremors
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Chest tightness
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Breathlessness
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Gastric upset
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Headache
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Sleep disturbance (अनिद्रा)
⚠ Many patients first visit a physician thinking it is a heart problem.
Causes of Anxiety Neurosis
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Chronic stress
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Family history
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Personality traits (overthinking, perfectionism)
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Medical illnesses (thyroid, diabetes)
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Financial or relationship problems
Risk Factors
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Women more commonly affected
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High-pressure jobs
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Social isolation
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Substance abuse (alcohol, tobacco)
How is it Diagnosed?
Diagnosis is clinical after:
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Detailed history
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Excluding medical causes (thyroid, anemia, cardiac issues)
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Psychological assessment if needed
Treatment of Anxiety Neurosis
1️⃣ Lifestyle Modification
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Regular exercise (30 minutes daily)
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Meditation & Pranayama
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Proper sleep schedule
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Limit caffeine & mobile overuse
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Structured daily routine
2️⃣ Psychological Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Stress management techniques
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Relaxation training
3️⃣ Medicines (When Needed)
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SSRIs (long-term control)
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Short-term anti-anxiety medicines
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Avoid self-medication
Treatment duration: Usually 6–12 months depending on severity.
हिंदी में समझें
एंग्जायटी न्यूरोसिस क्या है?
यह एक ऐसी स्थिति है जिसमें व्यक्ति बिना स्पष्ट कारण के लगातार चिंता, डर, बेचैनी और शारीरिक लक्षण महसूस करता है।
मुख्य लक्षण
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बिना कारण ज्यादा चिंता
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दिल की धड़कन तेज होना
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पसीना आना
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हाथ-पैर कांपना
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नींद न आना
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पेट में गड़बड़ी
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चिड़चिड़ापन
कारण
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लंबे समय का तनाव
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पारिवारिक इतिहास
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थायरॉइड या अन्य बीमारी
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सामाजिक या आर्थिक दबाव
इलाज
✔ जीवनशैली सुधार
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रोजाना व्यायाम
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योग व प्राणायाम
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समय पर सोना
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मोबाइल का सीमित उपयोग
✔ काउंसलिंग
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CBT थेरेपी
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तनाव प्रबंधन
✔ दवाइयाँ (डॉक्टर की सलाह से)
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SSRI दवाइयाँ
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अल्पकालीन एंटी-एंग्जायटी दवाएँ
When to Seek Immediate Medical Help?
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Panic attacks frequently
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Chest pain with severe anxiety
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Suicidal thoughts
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Severe insomnia
Prevention Strategy
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Early stress management
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Open communication in family
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Regular health checkups
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Avoid alcohol & tobacco
Doctor’s Message
Anxiety is treatable and manageable. Early diagnosis prevents chronic complications like depression, hypertension, and heart disease.
Mental health is as important as physical health.
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