Your guide to anxiety
Anxiety is a combination of stress (in your body) and worry (in your mind).
Way back in the day, anxiety was designed to keep you safe from danger. But now, stress can be complicated, long lasting and can result in a lot of anxiety ‘false alarms’.
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Anxiety disorders
You might be experiencing an anxiety disorder if your anxiety:
- Seems to last a long time/longer than usual
- Feels very intense or overwhelming
- Causes you distress
- Interferes with your everyday life
- Is hard to cope with
Anxiety disorders can include Panic Disorders, Social Anxiety, Phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.
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