What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is the feeling of nervousness, fear, worry, and stress. Though this is a normal feeling we all experience at some point in our lives, for others it can be a daily struggle. Anxiety disorders are those whom experience these emotions but on sometimes a daily occurrence at over heightened levels. There are different types of Anxiety disorders including;

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobia-related disorders, and Separation anxiety disorder.

The feeling of anxiety can be paralyzing and create such a deep affect that it seeps into every day activities. Some people struggle with or cannot partake in small activities like riding the bus or going to the store.

Some possible causes for Anxiety can be;

environmental stressors, such as difficulties at work, relationship problems, or family issues

genetics, as people who have family members with an anxiety disorder are more likely to experience one themselves

medical factors, such as the symptoms of a different disease, the effects of a medication, or the stress of an intensive surgery or prolonged recovery

brain chemistry, as psychologists define many anxiety disorders as misalignment of hormones and electrical signals in the brain

withdrawal from an illicit substance, the effects of which might intensify the impact of other possible causes

Coping with anxiety is a life long fight. Helpful tips to cope with anxiety are meditation. There is nothing wrong with taking a minute for yourself to refocus. Also try breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Try to stay active and exercise. Practice replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. It's not an easy task but with conscious effort you'll slowly begin to see improvement. Never forget there are always counseling and support groups ready to help.

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