What Is Anxiety and Worry
You're Not Alone: Understanding Anxiety and Worry
To Understand Anxiety you need to Understand Worry
To Understand Anxiety you need to Understand Worry
Anxiety is more common than you think. It’s the body’s natural response to stress—a way to stay alert and protected. 2 out of 5 people say they worry at least once per day. But when anxiety sticks around too long or feels too intense, it can take a toll on your daily life. If this sounds like you we may be able to help.
To Understand Anxiety you need to Understand Worry
To Understand Anxiety you need to Understand Worry
To Understand Anxiety you need to Understand Worry
Worry is a common experience that many people face, often serving as a way to address our fears about potential negative outcomes in the future. It's normal to think things like, "What if I fail an exam?" or "What if I can't pay my bill?" These concerns highlight our awareness and care for the challenges ahead.
While normal worry can be a useful tool that helps us engage in problem-solving, it's important to manage it effectively. When worry becomes persistent and covers many different aspects of our lives, it can develop into Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
How Anxiety Feels
To Understand Anxiety you need to Understand Worry
What Can I Do To Help Myself
Anxiety shows up in many ways. You might feel:
- A racing heart or tight chest
- Constant worrying or fear that won't go away
- Restlessness
- Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- Difficulty focusing and concentrating
- A sense of dread, even when nothing is obviously wrong
- Feeling tired and exhausted most of the time
What Can I Do To Help Myself
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What Can I Do To Help Myself
While anxiety can feel overpowering, there are effective, proven ways to manage it:
- 🌬️ Deep breathing and relaxation techniques to calm the nervous system
- 🧘 Mindfulness and grounding practices to stay present
- 🏃 Movement—even a short walk—can release tension
- 🌱 Small lifestyle changes like cutting back on caffeine, improving sleep, and eating well
- 🗣️ Talking it out—you’re not a burden for sharing your feelings
Anxiety Can Be Treated
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If your anxiety is interfering with your life, help is available—and it works.
- You’re not “too sensitive.”
- You’re not “overreacting.”
- And you are definitely not alone.
Therapy, support groups, and sometimes medication can help you regain peace and confidence.
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Reach Out Breathe Begin Again
Reach Out Breathe Begin Again
Gentle Reminder
You don’t have to face anxiety by yourself. Taking the first step to learn about it already shows courage.