What is Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal human emotion that can become problematic when it is excessive, persistent, and interferes with daily functioning.

Those suffering from anxiety experience intense fears or worries more days than not, often about future events and situations outside of their control.

Physical symptoms of anxiety can include increased heart rate, sweating, tremors, difficulty breathing, nausea, dizziness and more.

Anxiety disorders, which include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and others, affect millions of people and can diminish one's quality of life if left unaddressed.

Anxiety has the potential to impact relationships, work or school performance, and maintain unsafe behaviors to avoid perceived threats.

The causes are complex, with contributions from genetics, life experiences, medical conditions and personality traits.

With professional support, lifestyle management and a commitment to challenging anxious thoughts and behaviors over time, one experiencing problematic anxiety learns to live a fuller life despite ongoing life stressors.