в чем причины и как избавиться от повышенной раздражительности?

Бывает так, что жизнь идет своим чередом — работа, повседневные дела, вроде бы никаких серьезных проблем. А те, что есть, можно описать словами одного мультипликационного героя — «пустяки, дело-то житейское». Однако в какой-то момент восприниматься они начинают отнюдь не как пустяки. Нервозность и раздражительность портят все, мешая и работе, и семейной жизни. Можно ли справиться с таким состоянием и что для этого делать, расскажем в нашей статье.

Причины повышенной раздражительности

Однажды психологи раздали анкеты для определения уровня психосоциального стресса посетителям самого обычного поликлинического участка Москвы. И выявили средний или высокий уровень у 61% посетителей[1].

Повседневная жизнь человека в большом городе наполнена стрессовыми факторами, которые большинство не замечают или считают их обычным делом. Напряженный рабочий график, сложные отношения в коллективе, проблемы с учебой детей или со здоровьем близких родственников — все это возможные источники хронического стресса. Ситуация усугубляется чрезмерными умственными нагрузками, несоблюдением режима труда и отдыха. И первым проявлением стресса, значительного напряжения психики, становятся повышенная раздражительность и нервозность.

Но возможны и физиологические причины постоянной нервозности и раздражительности.

Прежде всего это атеросклероз сосудов и артериальная гипертония — повышенное артериальное давление. Сами по себе головные боли, которые сопровождают это состояние, способны спровоцировать постоянную раздражительность — попробуйте-ка сохранять олимпийское спокойствие, когда голова словно «раскалывается» изнутри. К тому же при гипертензии нарушается нормальное кровообращение в мелких капиллярах, что тоже влияет на функционирование ЦНС. Поэтому при гипертонии очень важно грамотно принимать таблетки «от давления» — ежедневно с профилактической целью, не дожидаясь высоких значений АД и тем более кризов. Кроме того, эксперты считают, что больным гипертонией желательно своевременно восполнять запасы магния, дефицит которого в организме может способствовать развитию повышенного давления[2].

Еще одна возможная причина раздражительности и нервозности — нарушения со стороны эндокринной системы. Если изменения в характере сопровождаются исхуданием, учащенным сердцебиением и повышенной без определенной причины температурой — лучше обратиться к врачу и проверить состояние щитовидной железы.

Нередкая причина раздражительности у женщин — предменструальный синдром. С различными проявлениями этого состояния сталкивается до 95%[3]. Врачи считают, что одно из оснований для возникновения ПМС — дефицит некоторых жизненно важных витаминов и минералов, включая магний[4]. В любом случае терпеть это состояние не стоит, лучше обратиться к специалистам для его коррекции.

Еще одна возможная причина сильной раздражительности — непосредственно недостаток витаминов, микро- и макроэлементов, участвующих в регуляции функций нервной системы. Среди них уже упомянутый магний, селен, витамин D, так называемые нейровитамины группы B.

Недостаток нутриентов в организме может возникать в двух случаях. Первый — это нарушение их поступления, что бывает связано с несбалансированным питанием либо с проблемами желудочно-кишечного тракта. Второй — повышенный расход из-за чрезмерных умственных, физических и эмоциональных нагрузок. Возникает порочный круг: стресс требует повышенного расхода витаминов и минералов, что приводит к их недостатку, а это, в свою очередь, повышает чувствительность к стрессу, который и становится причиной постоянной раздражительности.

Магний — необходимый элемент для здоровых нервов

Один из жизненно важных макроэлементов, участвующих в системе управления стрессом, — это магний. Среди внутриклеточных элементов он второй по значимости (после калия)[5]. Магний задействован в проведении электрического импульса нервной клеткой и в синтезе нейромедиаторов — особых веществ, с помощью которых нейроны обмениваются информацией, формируя общий эмоциональный фон. Кроме того, минерал принимает участие в энергетическом обмене клетки.

Магний — один из регуляторов нервной системы, поддерживающий баланс возбуждения и торможения в головном мозге. Он оказывает расслабляющее и успокаивающее действие, способствует здоровому сну. При дефиците магния нервные клетки становятся более «напряженными», что снижает способность человека к релаксации. В результате нарушаются функции внимания и памяти, повышается восприимчивость к внешним воздействиям и раздражительность «по пустякам», ослабляется сопротивляемость стрессу.

На заметку

Всего за десять минут стрессового воздействия организм человека может израсходовать суточную норму магния.

Способы борьбы с нервозностью

Врачи настоятельно рекомендуют использовать немедикаментозные способы борьбы со стрессом, прежде чем хвататься за таблетки для лечения повышенной раздражительности и нервозности. Под этими методами подразумеваются:

• нормализация режима труда и отдыха;
• ночной сон по шесть–восемь часов;
• пересмотр меню в сторону сбалансированного питания;
• дозированные физические нагрузки;
• выполнение упражнений дыхательной гимнастики;
• умеренное закаливание.

Беда в том, что этот «нормальный» режим почти недостижим для работающего в мегаполисе человека, а тем более если он уже находится в состоянии стресса.

Можно сколько угодно говорить о важности полноценного ночного сна, но тот, кто способен обеспечить себе нормальный отдых, не ищет способы, как избавиться от состояния раздражительности и нервозности. Один из первых признаков хронического стресса — нарушение сна. Дефицит магния, который вызывается повышенным расходом элемента во время стресса, способствует нарушению синтеза серотонина и мелатонина — гормонов, обеспечивающих регуляцию сна и бодрствования. В результате человек вначале долго не может заснуть, а затем просыпается не выспавшимся и раздраженным. Тогда в ход идут, как правило, различные успокоительные средства, которые помогают далеко не всегда, особенно если первичная проблема — недостаток магния, усиливающий проявления стресса, — остается нерешенной. Нехватка этого важного микроэлемента может привести к развитию психических расстройств и апатии. Лишь при достаточном уровне магния в организме происходит правильный синтез мелатонина — гормона сна. Также магний влияет на регулирование и замедление метаболических процессов в ночное время, обеспечивая более качественный отдых.

По данным исследований, до 75% населения не получает с пищей достаточное количество этого макроэлемента[6]. Причина — современные стереотипы питания: много рафинированной высокоуглеводной пищи, мало зелени, орехов, отрубей, цельных злаков… Все это накладывается на ритм жизни, полной психоэмоциональных нагрузок.

Магний неплохо сочетается с успокоительными средствами растительного происхождения. В частности, для быстрого выхода из состояния нервозности могут помочь препараты на основе пассифлоры. А вот известные всем валериана и пустырник действуют хотя и надежно, но медленно — они обладают накопительным эффектом, который проявляется спустя две–три недели приема. Поэтому иногда бывает важно подобрать средство, сочетающее в себе и «быстрые», и «медленные» компоненты.

В современных реалиях избежать стресса невозможно, а благие советы врачей о необходимости привести в норму режим дня и поддерживать размеренный образ жизни, не подкрепленные практической помощью, нередко вызывают лишь грустную улыбку. Повысить устойчивость к стрессу, снизить раздражительность и тревожность помогают препараты с магнием. Это вещество регулирует деятельность центральной нервной системы, а следовательно, способствует нормализации сна, улучшению внимания и памяти, снижению возбудимости и раздражительности.

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Putting on an uplifting song or movie can also work wonders. 90003 90028 Talk to someone 90029 90002 Call your mom, your best friend, or anyone else you trust. Sharing your feelings with someone you feel comfortable with helps put things in perspective. They can help you see the situation in a more rational light.90003 90002 A 2014 study showed that sharing your feelings with someone else, especially someone who’s been through a similar situation, can reduce stress and make you feel more positive. 90003 90028 Try a relaxation technique 90029 90002 Learning to relax is important for overcoming nervousness and managing stress in general. Breathing exercises are just one way to practice relaxation. 90003 90002 Deep breathing works quickly, and it can be practiced at any time and any place you feel nervous.There are different types of breathing exercises that have been shown to work. These include the 4-7-8 breathing technique and diaphragmatic breathing. 90003 90022 90023 ways to cope with stress 90024 90025 90002 Nervousness is a perfectly natural response to a new experience or a situation that’s outside of your comfort zone. While uncomfortable, the feeling is only temporary, and you’ll feel better once the cause of your nervousness is over. 90003 90002 You can work to overcome your nervousness with some simple relaxation exercises or preparing in advance for situations that can take you out of your comfort zone.90003.90000 List of Anxiety Medications (53 Compared) 90001 90002 Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, voice changes, or increased blood pressure. It may also be called nervousness. 90003 90002 Occasional anxiety concerning a stressful or uncomfortable event is normal. However, if a person feels disproportionate levels of anxiety or it is present almost continuously, it might be diagnosed as an anxiety disorder.90003 90006 What Causes Anxiety? 90007 90002 Anxiety is part of our survival response and is the way our body responds to potentially harmful or worrying triggers. 90003 90002 Strong emotions or fear cause a surge of epinephrine (also called adrenaline) from our adrenal glands. This increases our heartbeat, increases our sensitivity to our surroundings, and prepares us for physical confrontation or to flee if we perceive any threats to our safety. This is often called the fight or flight response.90003 90002 Anxieties today mostly revolve around family, friends, health, money, or work. People more at risk of anxiety disorders include those: 90003 90014 90015 With relationship problems 90016 90015 Whose jobs involve long hours, high workloads, little support, or danger 90016 90015 With family members with anxiety disorders 90016 90015 With medical conditions that result in significant lifestyle adjustments, pain, or restricted movement 90016 90015 Who have experienced stressful or traumatic events 90016 90015 Withdrawing from alcohol, opioids, or other substances.90016 90027 90006 What are the Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder? 90007 90002 Symptoms of an anxiety disorder are usually out of proportion to the original trigger or stressor. 90003 90002 If these are accompanied by significant physical symptoms such as increased sweating or increased blood pressure then a person is more likely to have an anxiety disorder rather than stimulus-appropriate anxiety. 90003 90002 Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic, ongoing condition with excessive worry over normal life events, whether minor or major.These feelings are usually out of proportion to the trouble that you may encounter in your everyday life. 90003 90002 With GAD, feelings come on gradually and are present each day, not in one individual attack, and last for months, even years. Worry may be so excessive that it interferes with your daily life. GAD may also be accompanied by depression and substance abuse disorders. 90003 90002 Symptoms of GAD include: 90003 90014 90015 Excessive and uncontrollable worry 90016 90015 Increased irritability 90016 90015 Difficulty concentrating 90016 90015 Restlessness or a feeling of being on edge 90016 90015 Rapid breathing 90016 90015 Excessive perspiration and sweating 90016 90015 Trembling, quivering 90016 90015 Fatigue 90016 90015 Trouble concentrating 90016 90015 Headaches, stomach upset 90016 90015 Avoidance of circumstances that might trigger severe anxiety 90016 90015 Sleep difficulties.90016 90027 90002 Other anxiety disorders include panic disorder, phobias, selective mutism, social anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety disorder. 90003 90006 How is Anxiety or an Anxiety Disorder Treated? 90007 90002 Treatment depends on the severity and type of anxiety disorder and if it is interfering with everyday life. 90003 90002 Treatments may include: 90003 90014 90015 Stress management 90016 90015 Relaxation techniques 90016 90015 Mental imagery (replacing negative thoughts with positive ones) 90016 90015 Cognitive Behavioral therapy 90016 90015 Counseling 90016 90015 Support 90016 90015 Exercise 90016 90015 Medications.90016 90027 .90000 10 Acupressure Points for Treating Anxiety, Palpitations and Nervousness 90001 90002 Almost all of us must have experienced a terrifying feeling when out of nowhere your heart starts palpitating and beating out of the chest as if it’s going to crash any moment, and you panic whether you are having a heart attack. This precise feeling is known as heart palpitation or a rapidly beating heart, but in most cases it is always completely harmless in itself. But recurring palpitations can be a sign of heart health problem that is triggered by anxiety, and it is more prevalent among people who suffer from nervousness and anxiety attacks.Heart palpitations can also be caused by skipped beats. Palpitations are confusing and distressing for most people, but this problem can be successfully controlled and treated with acupressure therapy that works by relaxing the entire body and increasing circulation throughout the body. As tension is released, you start to feel better physically and emotionally and gain a new perspective on the issues that underlie your anxiety and nervousness. 90003 90002 90005 90003 90007 Causes of Palpitation and Nervousness 90008 90002 Sudden fluttering in the chest and nervousness is caused by various factors and health conditions such as: 90003 90011 90012 Generalized anxiety disorder 90013 90012 Panic attack 90013 90012 Acute stress reaction 90013 90012 Low potassium in the bloodstream 90013 90012 Atrial fibrillation 90013 90012 Hyperthyroidism 90013 90012 Excessive caffeine use 90013 90012 Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) 90013 90012 Bipolar disorder 90013 90012 Vitamin B12 deficiency 90013 90032 90002 90034 90003 90036 10 Powerful Acupressure Points for Nervousness, Anxiety, and Palpitations Treatment 90037 90002 These acupressure points are deeply relaxing, and they often trigger a chain of new thoughts and insights that aid to overcome anxiety, nervousness and fear.90003 90040 TW 15 90041 90002 TW 15 or Triple Warmer 15 is a frequently used acupressure point for anxiety treatment that helps to relax nervousness and palpitations in an effective manner. This point is termed the Heavenly Rejuvenation, and it is located on both the shoulders, midway between the base of the neck and outside of the shoulders, one-half inch below the top of the shoulders. 90043 90003 90002 In order to activate this point on both shoulders curve your fingers and place your right hand on your right shoulder and left and on the left shoulder.Firmly press the points with the help of the fingertips while taking long and deep breaths and keeping your eyes closed. It helps to reduce nervous tension, neck pain and stiffness and increase resistance to cold and fever. 90003 90040 B10 90041 90002 B10 or Bladder 10 a powerful acupressure point for anxiety disorder treatment that shows effective results right from the beginning of the treatment. This point is called the Heavenly Pillar, and it is situated one finger width below the base of the skull on the prominent muscle present one-half inch outside of the spine.90003 90002 90052 90003 90002 In order to activate the point curve your fingers and place the fingertips on the ropy muscles on the neck. Press the region firmly while taking long, slow and deep breaths. It aids to relieve anxiety, anxiousness, nervousness, stress, insomnia, over exhaustion, heaviness of the head, eye problems, neck pain and stiffness and sore throat. 90003 90040 P3 90041 90002 P3 or Pericardium 3 is yet another functional point of acupressure treatment that is the best solution to the question of how to control nervousness, anxiety and palpitations.This point is also known as the Crooked Marsh, and it is found on the inside of the arm, at the lower edge of the elbow crease when the arm is bent. 90003 90002 90061 90003 90002 This point can be stimulated on both arms by pressing the point using the thumb for 1 minute while breathing intensely through the nose. You will feel your body releasing the stress and nervous tension. It helps to relieve anxiety, palpitations, nausea and wrist pain, elbow pain, and chest discomfort. 90003 90040 P6 90041 90002 P6 or Pericardium 6 is another powerful acupressure point for palpitations treatment and helps in prompt recovery.This point is positioned in the middle of the inner side of the forearm, two and one-half finger widths from the wrist crease. Point P6 can be stimulated on both hands by applying firm pressure to the point using the index finger for 1 minute while breathing deeply through the nose. 90003 90002 90070 90003 90002 It helps to cure anxiety, nausea, and palpitation of heart and wrist pain. In addition, it is also beneficial for treating upset stomach, motion sickness, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome.90003 90040 H7 90041 90002 H7 or Heart 7 is a functional acupressure point that is an effective solution to the problem of how to overcome anxiety, nervousness and palpitations naturally. This point is also called the Spirit Gate, and it is found on the little-finger side of the forearm, at the wrist crease. 90003 90040 90079 90041 90002 This point can be activated by pressing the point on both hands using the middle finger for 1 minute while breathing deeply. It aids to treat emotional imbalances, nervousness, anxiety, palpitations, fear, and forgetfulness.In addition, it also helps to treat insomnia, cardiac pain, irritability, chest pain, epilepsy, and stupor. 90003 90040 GV 24.5 90041 90002 Acupressure point GV 24.5 or Governing Vessel 24.5 is a powerful point of acupressure and acupuncture for anxiety relief. This point is called the Third Eye Point, and it is situated exactly between the eyebrows, on the curve where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead. 90003 90002 90088 90003 90002 This point can be stimulated by closing the eyes and bringing your palms together and putting it on the point.Use your middle and index fingers to gently press the point for 1 minute while taking long, slow and deep breaths. It helps to calm the entire body, relieve anxiety related symptoms, sleeping disorders, insomnia, headaches, eye problems, vertigo and dizziness and congestion of the nose. 90003 90040 CV 17 90041 90002 CV 17 or Conception Vessel 17 is one of the vital acupressure points for heart that helps to alleviate anxiety, nervousness and palpitation of the heart. This point is termed the Sea of ​​Tranquillity, and it is found in the middle of the breastbone, three thumb widths up from the lower edge of the bone.It can be activated by pressing the point firmly using the thumbs for 1 to 2 minutes while breathing deeply, slowly and evenly. 90003 90002 90097 90003 90002 It helps to soothe chest tension, emotional imbalance, nervousness, anxiety, anguish, depression and hysteria. It also helps to treat asthma, cough, and breast issues like insufficient lactation and mastitis and sore throat. 90003 90040 Lv 3 90041 90002 Lv 3 or Liver 3 is a potent acupressure point that is effective enough to address the problem of how to control anxiety, palpitations and nervousness.This point is found on the top side of the foot, in the webbing between the big and the second toes. This point can be activated on both feet by pressing the point using the index finger for 1 minute. 90003 90002 90106 90003 90002 It helps to pacify stress, anxiety and worry, promote relaxation and tonify the liver and facilitate Qi flow. It is also useful for the treatment of high blood pressure, lower back pain, PMS symptoms, eye problems, insomnia and male impotence. 90003 90040 GB 13 90041 90002 Acupressure point GB 13 or Gall Bladder 13 is yet another helpful pressure point for anxiety and nervousness relief.It is called the Mind Root, and its location is one palm width inside the hairline from the outer edge of the eyebrow. This point can be stimulated on both sides of the head by pressing the points using the fingers for 1 minute. 90003 90002 90115 90003 90002 It helps to calm the mind and relieve anxiety. It is a local point for headache cure that is also used to heal neck pain and stiffness, dizziness and epilepsy. 90003 90040 K 27 90041 90002 Last but not the least is acupressure point K 27 or Kidney 27 which is an extremely popular acupressure point for treating various types of diseases and health issues.This point is called the Shu Mansion, and it is situated under the collarbone in the hollow adjacent to the breastbone. 90003 90002 90124 90003 90002 This point can be activated on both sides of the body by applying light, but firm pressure on the points suing the tip of the index and middle fingers for 1 minute while breathing deeply. It helps to cure headaches due to mental strain, fatigue, anxiety, palpitations, irritability, and disorientation. It also helps to relieve chest congestion, sore throat, chest pain, thyroid gland irregularities, and coughing.90003 90002 So, now that you know the precise acupressure points for relieving palpitations, anxiety and nervousness, stimulate them to relax your senses and calm your mind and body. 90003 .90000 How Natural Anxiety Pills Reduced My Cystic Acne 90001 90002 Photographed by Eric Boman, 90003 Vogue 90004, April 2014 90005 90006 90002 By the time I’d reached adulthood, the acne that plagued my skin throughout my teenage years had cleared. Well, with the exception of occasional, under-the-skin breakouts, that is. Known as cystic acne, the painful bumps occur only on my forehead-and when I am ridden with anxiety. 90006 90002 90010 WHAT IS CYSTIC ACNE & WHAT CAUSES IT? 90011 90006 90002 Cystic acne is considered to be a genetic condition, but hormones and stress play huge roles in flare-ups.Cystic breakouts occur when overactive oil glands produce excess sebum. In turn, the oil glands become inflamed, swollen, and hard. The gland then ruptures underneath the skin, which results in the swollen mass, or cyst. When you’re under a lot of stress, your body responds by producing cortisol-a hormone that stimulates oil glands-and thus, increases your chances of developing cystic acne. 90006 90002 90010 HOW DO YOU TREAT CYSTIC ACNE? 90011 90006 90002 Unfortunately, cystic pimples are one of the most difficult forms of acne to treat.Since the breakouts occur at a level beyond the reach of anti-acne products, over-the-counter solutions are not very effective. Forms of treatment include cortisone shots (administered by a doctor), a skin-clearing diet, oral medications, and one that I discovered more recently: a daily supplement. 90006 90002 Two weeks ago, I met up with an old friend who was visiting. As we caught up over dinner, I opened up to her about my crippling anxiety. She revealed that she was also experiencing a lot of unease, and recommended I try the chewable, natural anxiety pills she’d been taking to relieve her symptoms.90006 90002 A few days later, she handed me a white bottle. The label read, «GABA 100% naturel-fast-acting relief for nervousness and acute stress.» She explained that she bought the supplements from an organic supermarket, and that she took them when she needed an instant boost. 90006 90002 90006 90002 90010 WHAT IS GABA? 90011 90006 90002 The bottle contains 60 chewable, fruit-flavored tablets. Each tablet contains 100mg of GABA (its scientific name is gamma-aminobutyric acid) to relieve stress while promoting relaxation.The recommended dose is one or two pills, three times a day. 90006 90002 90010 HOW DOES IT WORK? 90011 90006 90002 Since I’m not the type of person to swallow any supplement given to me, I decided to do some research before trying the tablets. I soon discovered that GABA is a substance that is created naturally in the brain, and one that helps calm the mind and body. Unlike other neurotransmitters (such as dopamine, serotonin, and adrenaline), GABA is inhibitory, which means that it induces relaxation and peace.If you have low levels of GABA, you are more likely to suffer from anxiety and restlessness. 90006 90002 90010 MY EXPERIENCE 90011 90006 90002 After taking the supplements for two weeks (one before bed and one when I woke up), I noticed that it was not only my stress levels that had noticeably lessened, but the cystic pimples on my forehead had declined too. While my initial intention was not to treat my breakouts, the stress-reducing supplements aided in their decline by alleviating my anxiety, and I ended up killing two birds with one pill.90006 90002 90010 Writer’s note: 90011 Not everyone reacts in the same way to over-the-counter pills. If you’re experiencing severe bouts of cystic acne, you may want to consider a visit to a dermatologist to find a suitable solution for your skin. 90006 90002 Homepage image: Photographed by Steven Meisel, 90003 Vogue 90004, March 2008 90006 .