Do I Have Anxiety?

‘Do I have anxiety?’ ‘What is anxiety?’ ‘How long will my anxiety last for?’

Don’t worry, many people are asking the same thing. We receive dozens of emails with similar questions. So here’s a quick overview of what anxiety is, the different types of anxiety, and what you can do to help it.

What Is Anxiety

Occasional anxiety is a part of normal life. Someone worrying about having enough money to pay his/her bills is a normal/rational anxious thought.

The flip side, however, are anxiety disorders. The anxious thoughts caused by these disorders tend to stay on the mind for much longer. Sometimes getting worse over time. This is why it is important to start working on feeling better sooner rather than later.

There are a few different types of anxiety disorders.

Common symptoms of anxiety include:

• Nervousness or restlessness

• Fast heart rate

• Rapid breathing

• Sweating

• Trembling

• Weakness or fatigue

• Trouble concentrating

• Insomnia

• Gastrointestinal (digestive) issues

Types Of Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: You feel excessive, unrealistic worry with little or no reason.

Panic Disorder: You feel sudden, intense fear that brings on a panic attack.. During a panic attack you may break out in a sweat, have chest pain, and have a pounding heartbeat. Sometimes you may feel like you’re choking or having a heart attack.

Social Anxiety Disorder: You feel overwhelming worry about everyday social situations.

Specific Phobias. You feel intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as heights or flying.

What Can We Do About Our Anxiety?

There are many different techniques and remedies.

1- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

2- Exercising

3- Exposure Therapy

4- Meditation

5- Limit your caffeine and alcohol intake