What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It is a feeling of being afraid or apprehensive about what will happen.

Overview
In an anxiety disorder, the feeling of fear is with you all the time. It is strong and sometimes debilitating. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mood disorder and can affect anyone. In an anxiety disorder, the feeling of fear is with you all the time. Anxiety can be powerful and overwhelming, affecting one's ability to function normally. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mood disorder and can affect anyone.

Symptoms

Symptoms of anxiety may include:

• Unmanageable anxious thoughts or beliefs
• Restlessness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Fatigue

​​Causes of Anxiety

Causes of anxiety may include:

• Stress
• Other medical issues such as depression or diabetes
• Generalized anxiety disorder in a first-degree relative
• Environmental issues such as child abuse
• Drug use
• Conditions such as surgery or occupational hazards

Treatment

Treatment for anxiety disorders falls into three categories:

• Psychotherapy: Treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy.
• Healthcare assistive technologies: Mindfulness, yoga, and self-management strategies (such as stress management) are ways to deal with anxiety using alternative methods.
• Medications: Doctors may prescribe anxiolytics and antidepressants.

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