Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural response to stressful situations at work, school, or before making an important decision. When feelings of anxiety are extreme and go on for a long period of time, then you may have an anxiety disorder.

What Are The Types Of Anxiety Disorders?

Anxiety is a sign of several disorders. These include:

• Panic Disorder: When you experience recurring panic attacks at random times.

• Separation Anxiety: When you have a fear of being away from home or loved ones.

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Intense feelings of anxiety following an emotional/physical traumatic event.

• Social Anxiety Disorder: When you fear being negatively judged by others in social situations.

What Does It Look Like?

Anxiety manifests itself through our thoughts, body sensations, and actions. Thought: “Something bad is going to happen to me.” Anxious thought appears when you think that something bad is going to happen to you or your loved ones. Body: Shortness of breath, Shakiness You can feel anxiety in your body. You may feel like you can’t breathe, your heart is beating faster, and you are hot and sweaty. Actions: Freezing, Running away When you feel anxious, you may feel threatened so you take action to protect yourself. You may run away or avoid a situation or freeze up and have a hard time reacting.

Cause of Anxiety

Researchers have not been able to find a single cause of anxiety. It is tied to a combination of things such as changes in the brain, environmental stress and genes.