What is
Anxiety?

We all worry or feel nervous from time to time. Anxiety is a natural human response to stressful and in new situations. However, for those with anxiety disorder, these fears and worries persist and may even worsen over time.

Anxiety disorders can impact a person’s ability to function at work, school or in a social setting. They can also strain relationships with family and friends.

Thankfully, there are effective treatments available for anxiety. In some cases, medication can play a role in treating anxiety disorders. However, research shows that behavioral treatments, either alone or combined with medication, are highly effective for most individuals with anxiety. Anxiety disorders are common among the human development.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD):
  Characterised by ongoing worry or feelings of anxiety, people with generalized anxiety disorder often worry about various concerns such as health or financials and might feel a pretense sense that something bad will happen. Symptoms include restless, nail biting, fidgeting, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty in concentrating, sleep disturbance and a general sense of unease.
• Panic Disorder:
  Involves recurring panic attacks with symptoms such as sweaty, trembling, shortness of breath, choking sensation, pounding or rapid heart beating, and feelings of dread. These attacks often occur suddenly and without warning, causing individuals to fear the next episode and possibly alter the usual routines to avoid triggers
• Phobias:
  Intense fears of certain objects or situations. These fears can feel overwhelming and intrusive.
• Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia):
  Fear of social situations where one may feel insecure or embarrassed. Symptoms include nervousness in social settings, self-conscious, fear of rejection or offending others, difficulty, make friends, avoiding social events, worrying excessively before social gatherings and experiencing physical symptoms like sweating, shaking or nausea.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
  Marked by uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions), such as compulsive handwashing due to a fear of germs or repeatedly checking work for mistakes.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):
  Can occur after a severe physical or emotional trauma, such as natural disaster, serious accident or crime. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmare and frightening thoughts that disrupt daily routines for months or even years after the trauma.

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