Constant worrying may signal general anxiety disorder

An Echo Press Editorial: Here's how to cope with anxiety

If you find yourself constantly worrying over "what if" scenarios or the uncertain future, you are not alone. Nearly one of five adults in the United States experienced an anxiety disorder in the last year, according to the National Institute of Mental Illness. Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder, can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school, work and relati…

Constant worrying may signal general anxiety disorder

Adults and kids may have the same symptoms; how long they last is key

Anxiety is a natural human emotion, a warning signal that prepares us to react to situations of risk.But when it is constantly activated, even without a real threat, it becomes a disorder that affects the body and the mind.It can manifest itself with palpitations, sweating, feeling of drowning, pressure in the chest, repetitive or catastrophic thoughts, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, insomnia and a constant need for control.It is ofte…

Identifying Symptoms: Recognising Anxiety in Adolescents

Early recognition of anxiety in teens enables timely support, improving their emotional, social, and academic well-being. The post Identifying Symptoms: Recognising Anxiety in Adolescents appeared first on Psychreg.

To say that someone has anxiety no longer surprises. But what is still little understood is that this disorder does not always manifest itself with classic symptoms such as tachycardia or agitated breathing. Many people go through pictures of anxiety that go unnoticed for their environment and even for themselves. This phenomenon is known as high functioning anxiety and especially affects those who seem to have everything under control. There is…