Anxiety
George
Last Update 9 months ago
Overview:
Anxiety disorders involve persistent fear, worry, or tension that interferes with daily functioning.
Common Types:
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety
- Health Anxiety
- Phobias
Typical Symptoms:
- Racing thoughts
- Restlessness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Physical symptoms (heart racing, nausea, muscle tension)
- Avoidance of triggers
Helpful Strategies:
- Slow breathing techniques
- Grounding practices (5-4-3-2-1 method)
- Scheduled worry time
- Reducing caffeine
- Cognitive restructuring (challenging unhelpful thoughts)
- Therapy options: CBT, ACT, exposure therapy
- Talk to Us
Anxiety loves to turn tiny incidents into “huge disasters,” but in reality, many things are minor. Talking about things can help frame them accordingly.