Anxiety
- mjolyon
- Nov 27
- 2 min read
Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural human response to stress or perceived danger. It’s a feeling of unease, worry, or apprehension that can be caused by anything from a big event or major change to something as simple as a work presentation or meeting new people. In fact, anxiety is part of the body’s natural ‘fight or flight’ response that helps us react quickly to potential threats.
It is important to note that feeling anxiety is not the same as having an anxiety disorder, which is a diagnosable mental health condition characterised by persistent and intense feelings of anxiety that are out of proportion to the situation or event that triggered them. Rather, anxiety is a common and natural emotion. When it becomes persistent or overwhelming and interferes with daily life, it can turn into a problematic condition, that may be diagnosed as an anxiety disorder. However, there are ways to manage it and reduce its impact.
This could involve using effective coping strategies and support, or changes to our circumstances or environment. Some of these changes require action at local and national government level to address some of the root causes of anxiety using CBT Therapy or other types of interventions .
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health diagnoses characterised by excessive, persistent, and irrational fear or worry about everyday situations or events. These conditions are prevalent in the UK, with an estimated one in six adults (16%) likely to have some form of anxiety
There are several types of Anxiety Here are some examples:
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
· Panic Disorder
· Agoraphobia
· Social Anxiety Disorder
· Specific phobias
· Health Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms of anxiety disorders can vary from person to person and may include a combination of physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms. In the UK, anxiety disorders are often treated with a combination of CBT therapy and medication.
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