Anxiety

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a common human emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. Nearly everyone experiences anxiety at some point.

Anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work and relationships.

There are several types of anxiety disorders:

• Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent and excessive anxiety and worry about activities or events — even ordinary, routine issues. The worry is out of proportion to the actual circumstance and lasts 6 months or longer.


• Social anxiety disorder involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. The worry and self-consciousness can be quite debilitating, making it difficult to make friends, go to social events or give speeches.


• Specific phobias involve intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as heights, insects or flying. The level of fear is usually inappropriate to the situation and is recognized by the sufferer as being irrational.


• Agoraphobia involves intense anxiety and fear of any place or situation where escape might be difficult — so the person avoids those situations.

If you struggle with anxiety, remember that you are not alone. Consider making an appointment with your doctor or a mental health professional to explore treatment options. Lifestyle changes and certain medications also may help relieve symptoms.

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