Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety is our body’s way of reacting to situations including stress, worry or uncertainty. It is a natural feeling and every person experiences it at some point of their lives. Small amounts of anxiety can be beneficial to ourselves, as it can help us remain alert and focussed upon particular tasks. However, too much anxiety affects our ability to cope and can be very unpleasant.
Anxiety includes both physical and mental symptoms. Physical symptoms include tension in the body, trembling hands, faster heartbeat, rapid breathing and feeling sick in the stomach.
What is Stress?
Stress generally occurs when we react to external factors, and it causes symptoms similar to anxiety. Stressful situations can occur in places such as the workplace, commuting or whilst driving. When we are stressed we have similar feelings to anxiety, including trembling, difficulty concentrating and feelings of uneasiness.
The major difference between stress and anxiety is that stressful situations only occur temporarily, and those feelings are not taken away from that particular place. On the other hand, anxiety is more often a prolonged feeling, and occurs in many different places.
What is Worrying?
Worrying and anxiety have similarities, however there are differences which make worrying an important issue to understand. Worrying occurs when we are thinking of what is going to happen in our future. If worrying is strong enough then it can become a form of anxiety.
However there are differences between worry and anxiety. Worry tends to be more specific and associated with a particular event. Whereas anxiety can be across many problems that we face.
Worrying about a particular subject tends to be shorter lived than anxiety.
Treatments Available
Every person experiences some level of these symptoms in their lives. However some people experience larger amounts, which can interfere in their daily lives. Anxiety, stress and worrying can impact a person’s ability to concentrate and carry out their daily tasks. All of these are treatable and there are many scientifically proven methods that can help. Some of these treatments overlap and will improve all of these conditions. Click on the link below to explore these options.
