Anxiety
Anxiety is characterized by apprehension, worry, and restlessness. Sweating, agitation, and a fast heartbeat are all possible side effects. For some people, this is a natural stress response. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations, such as those one could encounter at work, school, or personal life. Potentially, the stress will make someone more alert and help zero in on what they need to do. Anxiety disorders, on the other hand, cause persistent and debilitating terror. The origins of anxious feelings are not well understood. Genes, brain chemistry and biology, stress, and environmental factors are all possible contributors.
In older individuals, increased cortisol has been linked to the prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a prevalent and disabling anxiety disorder. Research stated that older persons might have a more marked increase in cortisol levels in response to emotional states like worry. Moreover, anxiety relief was connected to lower levels of cortisol. When unanchored anxiety is present, the body’s fight-or-flight response fails because cortisol builds up without a destination. Untreated, chronically increased cortisol levels increase anxiety and lead to a host of adverse health outcomes.
