Anxiety UK defines anxiety as:
Anxiety is typically described as a feeling of apprehension or dread in situations where there is no actual real threat and is disproportionate to the situation faced. Unlike stress, anxiety persists even after a concern has passed. In some cases, anxiety can escalate into an anxiety disorder and can affect day-to-day life.
Recently I’ve been experiencing episodes of anxiety. Here is a list of physical symptoms of anxiety:
| Experienced Loose Bowels Disturbed Sleep Abdominal Pain Hypervigilance Headaches Sweating Muscle tension Back Ache Fatigue Nausea / Vomiting | Not Experienced (Yet) Palpitations Panic Attacks Shortness of Breath / Hyperventilating Restlessness Difficulty Performing Everyday Tasks Dry Mouth Teeth Grinding |
Anxiety can affect anyone and can be quite debilitating. It usually has a trigger. In my case there has been several concurrent triggers. You can get diagnosed with anxiety and treated for it.
Treatment for anxiety can include medication and/or counselling therapies.
If you want to know more about mental illness and mental health check out my book, Mental Health Wisdom – Developing Understanding & Empathy:
Take care, write soon,
Antony
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