So, what actually happens when a dog is chasing you? Your amygdala, which is the concentration part of your brain, identifies the threat and trigger the release of Adrenaline that is released into the bloodstream and serves as chemical mediators, and also convey the nerve impulses to various organs whose basic function is to prepare the body for fight or flight mode in the stressful conditions. This releases adrenaline speeds up your heart and breath, expands your lungs passages to make sure plenty of oxygen gets into the muscles that are required to run away from the threat. Your muscles will be ready for action and when you face your fear, all other systems of the body shut down like digestion, reproduction, salivation to save energy for fight or flight response. Blood flow diverted away from stomach & skin and nerves involved in arousal gets turned off.

All these things happened at the same moment in your body and were wonderfully adapted by your body to fly away from your fear. Anxiety is the signal of the mind that prepares the body for fight and flight response. The symptoms of anxiety all include the condition of your body when a dog or bull is chasing you. 

• Increased Heart rate and breathing
• Tensed muscles
• Stomach aching
• The feeling of pins and needles
• Dry Mouth
• Difficulty falling asleep
• No feeling of sex

All these symptoms lead to many side effects physically and mentally

• Weight loss or weight gain
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Low sperm count or other reproductive issues
• Memory loss and difficulty in decision making
• Depression
• Feeling guilty and helpless
• Ocean of negative thoughts
• Suicidal tendencies

Anxiety and Depression are 2 different disorders though the signs and symptoms of both are almost similar. Anxiety is a healthy emotion and natural response of the body in case of fear and danger. Feeling low and emotional due to some heartbreaking moments of life is normal and natural. Problems reside when a low mood and dull state of mind persist for a longer period of time and that requires medical help for the person.

How the body reacts in terms of anxiety is a normal condition but in severe cases of anxiety disorders, the body adapts this reaction 24*7 without any danger or fear. Continuation of any anxiety disorders leads to a depressive state of mind and often ends with multiple health disorders, pills overloading, and sometimes the risk of life.

How COVID-19 Pandemic effect Lives

Due to COVID-19 people are facing a lot of pressure for social and economic status. Where many people are struggling with ways of earning more money for their living & conscious about their future, others are facing lifestyle issues and dealing with unbalanced weight management, mental and physical illnesses. According to a study, the lockdown has increased the crime percentage in India that including Domestic Violence, Rape, Suicides, and Murders.

Information resources, fears, and future worries boost negative thoughts and anxiety in people. Lockdown affects many people’s normal lifestyle routine and works environment. Option for ‘work from home’ provided by many Multinational companies to their employees impacts their social life and mental & physical health. The shutdown of the fitness industry and many small businesses hit harder on half of the population of the country, which is again the strong reason for anxiety and depression among people in the pandemic. Emotional and mental imbalances between couples and families with the further pressure of household things lead to clashes between couples and broken relationships. 

COVID-19 pandemic affects people from personal to professional in all aspects. It seeds anxiety and depression among people that leads to physical and mental damage in an individual’s life.