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Anxiety is a word we use to describe feelings of unease, worry, and fear. It incorporates both the emotions and the physical sensations we might experience when we are worried or nervous about something.

Although we usually find it unpleasant, anxiety is related to the ‘fight or flight’ response – our normal biological reaction to feeling threatened. We all know what it’s like to feel anxious from time to time. It’s common to feel tense, nervous and perhaps fearful at the thought of a stressful event or decision you’re facing – especially if it could have a big impact on your life.

For example:

• sitting for an exam
• going into the hospital
• attending an interview
• starting a new job
• moving away from home
• having a baby
• being diagnosed with an illness
• deciding to get married or divorced.

In situations like these, it’s understandable to have worries about how you will perform, or what the outcome will be. For a brief period, you might even find it hard to sleep, eat or concentrate.

Because anxiety is a normal human experience, it’s sometimes hard to know when it’s becoming a problem for you – but if your feelings of anxiety are very strong, or last for a long time, it can be overwhelming.

For example:

You might find that you’re worrying all the time, perhaps about things that are a regular part of everyday life, or about things that aren’t likely to happen – or even worrying about worrying.

You might regularly experience unpleasant physical and psychological effects of anxiety and maybe panic attacks

But know that anxiety and panic do not last forever. There are strategies and methods to survive those emotions and move towards a happier space.

The journey starts here…I can help!

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