Wellbeing

UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY

Anxiety is

More than just feeling stressed or worried. Anxious feelings are a normal reaction to a situation where a person feels under pressure–for example, meeting work dead lines, sitting exams or speaking in front of a group of people. However, for some people the anxious feelings happen for no apparent reason or continue after the stressful event has passed. For a person experiencing anxiety, Anxious feelings can not be brought Under control easily. Anxiety can be a serious condition that makes it hard for a person to cope with daily life.

Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. On average, one in four people – one in three women and one in five men – will experience anxiety at some stage in their life. In a 12-month period, over two million Australians experience anxiety.  Anxiety is common, but the sooner people with anxiety get help, the more likely they are to recover.” (Beyond Blue fact Sheet)

Howdoyouknowifsomeonehasanxiety?

Whatcausesanxiety?

Typesofanxiety,theirsignsandsymptoms

Treatmentsforanxiety

Howtohelpyourselfifyouhaveanxiety

If you want to know more please read the article below from Beyond Blue.