Anxious or Anxiety Disorder

Some amount of anxiety day to day is normal as our lives fluctuate, change and worries arise. However, do you know the difference between normal anxious feelings and an anxiety disorder? More normal anxiety might look like worry about being able to pay a bill or landing a job. An anxiety disorder on the other hand, is constant worry (rational and/or irrational) that is causing significant distress and interfering with your life. If you begin to avoid certain situations for fear of judgement and embarrassment then you may be experiencing and anxiety disorder. Other things to look for: panic attacks and fear of having another one, avoidance of places or objects, preoccupation with the anxious thoughts, or reoccurring nightmares and flashbacks.

If you think you may have an anxiety disorder it is important to seek help now. The sooner you can start combating your negative thoughts and feelings the easier it will be. Stress and anxiety have an extremely negative effect on your body and anxiety can present in physical symptoms as well.

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