Anxiety

Anxiety is a common and natural human reaction that people experience both in their everyday lives, and at particular moments of heightened experience. Some levels of anxiety can be healthy and provide motivation to help with problem solving around concerning issues. When anxiety takes control over one’s day-to-day experience and causes significant disruption in one’s daily life, however, it may require the attention. Although anxiety is quite common, that doesn’t make experiencing it any less challenging. Anxiety can disrupt your social life, as well as your work life, and make it difficult to function in almost any situation. Symptoms can be emotional and physical, with some individuals experiencing both, and including challenges such as: excessive worry, racing thoughts, but also chest pain, rapid heartbeat, stomach upset, dizziness, trembling, and shortness of breath are common. There are also several subtypes of anxiety disorder, including general anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and OCD. If you think you are suffering from anxiety, it’s important not to delay seeking help — the earlier you receive help, the sooner you can start feeling better. And, of course, the uncertainty of wondering whether you have the condition can further exacerbate your anxiety.