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Anxiety

We’re probably all acquainted with feelings of anxiety or worry over the next big test, or interview. Anxiety is a common response to many big events, and is even necessary and beneficial in some situations, keeping us alert to potential dangers or driving us to prepare and pay attention.

Anxiety disorders are relatively common, and can affect anyone from all walks of life. However, the anxiety experienced in individuals with anxiety disorders is distinct from the everyday fear or nervousness over what’s to come. It is usually disproportionate to the situation, and or hinders ability to function in everyday life. This general feeling of fear may linger with the individual all the time, and in extreme cases, be really specific and prevent them from entering an elevator, leaving their house, meeting their friends.

Common Symptoms of Anxiety

    • Feeling nervous, restless, or tense
    • A sense of impending doom, danger, or panic
    • Increased heart rate
    • Hyperventilation
    • Increased sweating
    • Trouble concentrating
    • Difficulty falling asleep
    • Anxiety attack
 
Types of Anxiety

Generalised Anxiety Disorder​

Involving persistent and excessive worry that interferes with daily life, often accompanied like physical symptoms (such as muscle tension, problems sleeping). The worry often focuses itself on everyday things such as family, work, education, chores.

Panic Disorder

Regular sudden attacks of panic or fear. Someone with panic disorder has feelings of anxiety, stress, and panic regularly and at any time, often without apparent reason.

Phobias (Specific)

Intense fear or anxiety of certain items and situations that pose little to no threat (e.g., a non-poisonous spider). This intense fear could also be triggered just by the thought of the feared object. 

Social Anxiety Disorder

Common problem that usually starts during teenage years and may have a big impact on life. It is a fear that does not go away and affects everyday activities, self-confidence, relationships, and work or school life. Constantly feeling overly worried before, during, and after social situations.

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