Anxiety is a common human experience characterized by feelings of unease, worry, or fear. While anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, anxiety disorders involve more intense and persistent feelings of anxiety that can significantly interfere with daily life.
Some key features of anxiety include:
Anxiety becomes a disorder when these feelings reach the point where they:
What causes anxiety?
Anxiety disorders have no single cause. Contributing factors can include:
Anxiety may also have roots in our evolutionary history. The human threat response promoted vigilance and aided our ancestor's survival. But for some, this response is triggered too easily or frequently.
Types of anxiety disorders
Some examples include:
Seeking treatment
If anxiety is interfering with your normal routine, relationships, work or education, it may be time to consider seeking help. The good news is anxiety disorders are among the most treatable mental health conditions. Common approaches include talk therapy like CBT, anti-anxiety medications, holistic options like yoga, and lifestyle changes to reduce stress.
The experts at Vitality Hormone Clinic Therapy Clinic also find that hormone imbalances can both cause and exacerbate anxiety. They offer cutting-edge hormone testing and personalized treatment plans to help clients regain healthy hormone levels and get anxiety under control.
I hope this overview helps provide some insight into this complex human experience called anxiety. Understanding its roots and forms is the first step in managing it effectively. Let me know if you have any other questions!