What is anxiety?
Q: What is anxiety?
A: Anxiety is a feeling of distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.
Q: What are some physical symptoms associated with anxiety?
A: Physical symptoms associated with anxiety can include headaches, upset stomachs, tiredness/exhaustion, inability to relax, and aching muscles.
Q: Are there any long-term effects of anxiety?
A: Yes, if someone suffers from severe and prolonged periods of anxiety it can lead to an anxiety disorder which can be treated through therapy and medicine.
Q: What are some general symptoms of anxiety?
A: General symptoms of anxiety can include lack of confidence, low self-esteem, fear of public places or socializing, compulsive behavior, worrying about making mistakes, nightmares and disturbed sleep patterns.
Q: What are the usual signs during an anxiety attack?
A: Common signs during an anxiety attack include sweating, shaking and tremors, palpitations (rapid heartbeat), shortness of breath or hyperventilating (breathing too quickly), tingling in hands and feet as well as a feeling that something bad is going to happen.
Q: How does one's stress level affect their experience with anxious feelings?
A: The amount of stress needed to cause anxious feelings will vary from person to person but could include things like losing one's job or the death of a loved one.
Q: Is there any way to reduce anxious feelings over time?
A: In most cases yes - for many people their anxious feelings will settle over time without requiring medical intervention and they will return back to their normal state.
