Jumpiness

The Jumpiness is a symptom of various diseases. The shock is a reaction of the body to an event that has just happened or a passive reaction to an event that has already taken place. The nervousness is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and is deliberately not controllable.

What is jumpiness?

Actively frightening an event that is currently going on is a normal and healthy reaction of the human body.

Jitteriness is the body's fearful response to various events that have already happened or are about to happen.

The jumpiness lasts between a fraction of seconds up to max. a second on. The shock itself is over again, but the body is still excited for a few minutes after the event due to the immense release of adrenaline.

Actively frightening an event that is currently going on is a normal and healthy reaction of the human body. The nervousness is referred to as pathological if there is no reason or if events long in the past repeatedly flood the vegetative nervous system and trigger a fright.

causes

The jitteriness of an active event - e.g. A loud bang suddenly sounds behind you - it is a normal reaction of the body. This response is laid down in the genes. For prehistoric man it was vital to react immediately to danger. The fearfulness is, so to speak, a holdover from the beginnings of man.

However, the fearfulness can also have other causes. It is often a symptom of various diseases such as Post-traumatic stress disorder, claustrophobia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc. The cause of the anxiety in most cases is psychological.

Past traumatic events such as Abuse, experiences of war, natural disasters, technical disasters such as Airplane crash (see also fear of flying), but also extreme physical and psychological stress such as life-threatening diseases leave their mark on the human psyche.Alcohol, medication, and drug abuse can also be another cause of anxiety.

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Diseases with this symptom

• schizophrenia
• claustrophobia
• trauma

• Bipolar disorder
• Acute stress reaction
• Anxiety disorder

• Drug psychosis
• fear of flying
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

Diagnosis & course

The nervousness is diagnosed as a rule. by the family doctor, although the nervousness cannot be spoken of as an illness, as it is a symptom of many other illnesses. Because of this, a neurologist or psychologist should also be consulted in order to find out the reason for the jumpiness. This is done through an extensive anamnesis (recording the medical history) and in more detail in talk therapy.

The course of the jumpiness depends on the severity in which it is present. The completely normal fright does not require treatment, as it is over in a fraction of a second and the subsequent physical reactions have subsided within a few minutes.

The course of chronic nervousness, caused by various mental illnesses, can sometimes extend over years. Depending on the type and success of a therapy, the anxiety can be overcome or at least influenced positively to such an extent that it no longer has a detrimental effect on the life of the person concerned.

In some cases, the nervousness cannot be treated, so that those affected suffer from it for a lifetime.

Complications

The fearfulness is a purely psychological problem, which does not arise from physical limitations or problems. Anyone who suffers from anxiety usually has a greatly reduced quality of life and cannot cope with everyday life properly. The affected people can no longer move freely and are afraid of many everyday and completely ordinary things.

The fearfulness can cause social problems, and often it also leads to social exclusion and other social problems. Regular visits to a workplace are no longer possible or lead to very severe restrictions. If the fearfulness affects life very strongly, a psychologist should definitely be consulted.

Treatment takes place primarily through discussions and medication. Surgical treatment is not planned. In most cases, treatment leads to success relatively quickly. However, it cannot be universally predicted whether the fearfulness can be completely suppressed or not. In some cases, frightfulness can lead to such severe psychological problems that the patient has to be treated in a closed institution.

When should you go to the doctor?

In the event of anxiety, a doctor should be consulted if the symptom leads to significant restrictions in life. As a rule, every patient "suffers" from nervousness, which, however, can be strong or weak and protects people from dangers and risks. However, if a normal everyday life is no longer possible for the patient, a doctor should definitely be consulted. This also includes symptoms such as headache, tiredness or difficulty sleeping and difficulty concentrating. Treatment of anxiety is necessary for these complaints.

Especially in children, the symptom should be treated by a doctor. Treatment is also necessary if the nervousness occurs after a traumatic event. In most cases, the person concerned must first contact the family doctor, who will diagnose the nervousness. Thereafter, treatment is usually carried out by a psychologist or a neurologist. It often takes a long time before the cause of the nervousness is cleared up and it can finally be treated. If the symptom is not severe, the patient has various options for self-help.

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Treatment & Therapy

The treatment of choice is talk therapy. With their help, you can find out at the beginning why you have developed a jumpiness in the first place. Only when the cause of the nervousness has been found out can it be treated adequately. As a rule, conversation or psychotherapy is continued, and behavioral therapy can be used as a support.

The person concerned learns to face his fears and to integrate them into everyday life. Furthermore, traumatic experiences from the past are dealt with so that the person concerned learns to live with these events. If the nervousness is slightly pronounced, learning relaxation techniques is also an advantage, as these also have a calming effect on the psyche.

Medicinal treatment can also be used as a support. Depending on the cause of the jumpiness, i.a. Antidepressants, but also homeopathic medicines are used.

Outlook & forecast

Jerkiness can usually be treated relatively well. Even without treatment, the nervousness can go away on its own if it was only a short-term psychological condition. It often occurs in children after they hear scary things or topics. However, anxiety can also be triggered in adults by a certain experience. Often the nervousness passes over time and does not lead to further complications or discomfort.

In some cases, fearfulness is a particularly high burden if it makes everyday life difficult. Ordinary things can no longer be done, and going to work can also become a problem. In addition, social contacts are often avoided, which can lead to social exclusion.

Treatment of nervousness is usually done by a psychologist and can last for several months. The most important thing here is what triggers the fearfulness. Treatment can be supported with sedative medication and is usually successful. No surgical intervention is required.

In some cases, the nervousness can be so advanced that the patient can no longer cope with everyday life alone. In this case, treatment in a closed facility is necessary.

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prevention

There are no preventive measures in case of fearfulness. The nervousness is a healthy reaction of the human body and cannot be influenced by the will, that is, it cannot be consciously controlled. Preventive counseling or psychotherapy can be carried out to reduce the recurrence of mental illnesses, the symptom of which is often anxiety.

Home remedies & herbs against nervousness

• Valerian, taken as a drop, calms the nerves and soul.
• Melissa tea ensures a peaceful and deep sleep.

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There are some measures and home remedies that can help with nervousness. Internal tension and nervousness can be relieved with valerian, lavender or sage. Lemon balm or chamomile tea helps if you have trouble falling asleep as a result of frightfulness.

Depending on the cause, homeopathic medicines such as globules, ginseng roots or medicinal herbs can be used to support this. In addition, it is important to determine the causes of the nervousness and treat them, for example, in the context of talk therapy, by changing the environment or by dietary measures.

In everyday life, sport, music and various relaxation measures such as progressive muscle relaxation help to reduce the stress level in the long term. A calming hobby such as gardening, puzzles or yoga represents a balance to professional and private stress. [[Meditation] also helps against nervousness and can be combined with a yoga or Pilates course as required. Avoiding sugar, caffeine, nicotine and alcohol also brings quick help. It is possible that the fearfulness is also due to a feeling of exhaustion, which can be alleviated by changing sleep habits. A medical examination is required if the nervousness is associated with health complaints or problems in everyday life.