What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is the body’s physical response to fear. The symptoms might include: racing heart, rapid breathing, sweaty palms, butterflies in your stomach,and 'burst’ of energy. Anxiety disorder occurs when anxiety starts to severely impact on a person’s life. Rather than feeling anxious in response to actual danger, someone with an anxiety disorder will experience the same symptoms in situations they perceive as dangerous. (ReachOut;2019).
Anxiety disorders aren’t caused by a single factor, but rather by a combination of things. A family history of anxiety, a person’s physical health, personality traits and stressful life experiences can all be contributing factors. Anxiety disorders are likely to develop over time and are usually sustained by unhelpful thinking patterns.
According to a study
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can try these when you're feeling anxious or stressed: Take a time-out, Practice yoga, Listen to Music, Meditate, Get a Massage, or Learn Relaxation Techniques, Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head, Eat well-balanced meals, Do not skip any meals, Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand, Limit alcohol and caffeine, Get enough sleep, and Exercise daily to help you feel good. (Anxiety and Depression Association of America; nd).
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