Anxiety is a common mental health challenge affecting nearly 30% of adults. While it can be a normal response to stress, it becomes problematic when it becomes overwhelming, excessive, or debilitating. Such anxiety can lead to avoidance of future stressors, causing problems in work, academics, and relationships.
Common Symptoms
- Restlessness
- Nervousness
- Rapid heart rate
- Rapid breathing or hyperventilation
- Increased sweating
- Feeling of dread
- Difficulty focusing
- Muscle tension/twitching
- Obsessive/intrusive thoughts
- Irritability
- Difficulty sleeping
- Wanting to hide or avoid
- Feelings of danger
Available Treatments
One of the most common types of treatment for anxiety struggles is psychotherapy.
There are many different types of psychotherapies which focus on areas such as alternating negative thought patterns, identifying triggers and responses, and learning new ways to cope and manage our anxiety.