Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. Whether it’s moving across the country, going in for a job interview, or starting a new school, chances are you’ve experienced the crippling effects of anxiety in your life. Imagine for a second that you feel that way all the time. That’s when anxiety becomes an everyday problem for some people. For some, this type of anxiety becomes so debilitating, they can’t function. Let’s look at what anxiety is, what are some of the common symptoms, and why you should seek professional help for it.
More About Anxiety
Anxiety is typically described as a condition of inner turmoil that manifests itself with nervous behavior. That nervous behavior can come in many forms, such as pacing, rumination, and unpleasant feelings. Anxiety isn’t fear; it’s the expectation of fear. It becomes so overwhelming for some people that rational thought about situations, people, and more get turned upside down.
Other symptoms of anxiety, and anxiety attacks include:
- Overreaction to normal situations
- Intense fear about trivial situations
- Uneasiness and worry about situations
- Muscular tension
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Problems concentrating
- Withdrawing from situations before they occur
Anxiety is a natural occurrence and may happen here or there for some people. This is normal. When it becomes frequent and you can’t get through the day without panic attacks and other symptoms, you may have an anxiety disorder. There are different types of anxiety one faces through life that can be triggered by aging, situations, locations, and more. Each of these forms of anxiety can be treated and a therapist can help you do just that.
In order to diagnose and treat anxiety, you’ll want to schedule an appointment with a therapist. They’ll be able to talk to you, ask questions, and determine whether you have anxiety. Once determined, they’ll be able to offer suggestions on how to overcome it, such as sessions, medication, and other forms of therapy. If you feel anxious more often than not, you should schedule a session with a counselor to determine how it’s affecting your life and what you can do to manage it in the future.