WHAT IS ANXIETY?
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
Anxiety is part of the body’s natural reaction to stress, so it can be helpful at times, making you more alert and ready for action.
However when feelings of nervousness and worry become excessive or difficult to control, or interfere with daily life, an anxiety disorder may be developing.
WHAT TRIGGERS ANXIETY?
Triggers can include habits, life events, and various stressors that feel out of your control. These
Some anxiety triggers. may include
Socialising
Work / Career
Health Issues
Past mistakes
Death of a loved one
Traumatic childhood
Money worries – cost of living
World events- political and social issues
Relationships – Family / Friends / Partners
TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
Some of the most common ones
Generalised anxiety disorder(GAD)
Panic disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Phobias
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent and excessive worry that interferes with daily activities.
Panic Disorder
The core symptom of panic disorder is recurrent panic attacks, an overwhelming combination of physical and psychological distress.
Phobias, Specific Phobia
A specific phobia is excessive and persistent fear of a specific object, situation or activity that is generally not harmful.
Social Anxiety Disorder
A person with social anxiety disorder has significant anxiety and discomfort about being embarrassed, humiliated, rejected or looked down on in social interactions.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD occurs in people who have lived through or seen a traumatic event. These events may include war, a natural disaster, a serious accident, or physical or sexual abuse.
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