What is Anxiety, Different Types of Anxiety, and the Symptoms Associated with it.

Written By Holly Jetter
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What is Anxiety

  • Everyone has feelings of anxiety, which is a feeling of unease, at some point in their life. Therapy is recommended when it becomes severe or persistent. An anxiety disorder is when one has feelings of worry, nervousness, panic or fear that are hard to control. Anxiety creates feelings of unease that are constant and cause distress interfering with one’s daily activities.

Types of Anxiety

  • Generalized Anxiety

  • Phobias

  • Panic Disorder

  • Social Anxiety

    Symptoms of Anxiety

  • Uncontrollable worry

  • Excessive nervousness

  • Sleep problems

  • Muscle tension

  • Poor concentration

  • Increased heart rate

  • Upset stomach

  • Avoidance of fear

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