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What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a normal response to stressful events in life. All of us will have experienced anxiety at some stage in our lives.  However, if this starts to become unmanageable, then it is a sign you could be having an anxiety disorder.

 

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Symptoms of anxiety

Anxiety can be debilitating and interfere with your day-to-day routine.  Know the symptoms of anxiety:

  • Excessive worrying
  • Feelings of agitation
  • Feeling restless
  • Difficulty focussing or concentrating
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Muscle tension
  • Problems with sleeping
  • Panic attacks
  • Avoiding social situations
  • Irrational fears

Anxiety comes in various forms such as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, panic disorder and some specific phobias.

Anxiety can also be present in some other conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).