Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Mild levels of anxiety can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders. They affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives. However, anxiety disorders are treatable with a number of psychotherapeutic treatments. Treatment helps most people lead normal productive lives.

Self-care for anxiety:

• Talk to someone you trust add. Talking to someone you trust about what's making you anxious could be a relief
• Try to manage your worries
• Look after your physical health
• Try breathing exercises add
• Keep a diary
• Complementary and alternative therapies