Anxiety, worry, and stress are all a part of most people’s life today. But simply experiencing anxiety or stress in and of itself does not mean you need to get professional help or you have an anxiety disorder. In fact, anxiety is a necessary warning signal of a dangerous or difficult situation. Without anxiety, we would have no way of anticipating difficulties ahead and preparing for them.

Anxiety becomes a disorder when the symptoms become chronic and interfere with our daily lives and our ability to function. People suffering from chronic anxiety often report the following symptoms:

• Physical Symptoms

• Muscle tension

• Physical weakness

• Poor memory

• Sweaty hands

• Having trouble sleeping

•  Palpitations

• Shortness of breath

• Upset stomach

• Fear or confusion​

• Feeling nervous, restless or tense

• Inability to relax

• Constant worry

• Poor concentration

• Having a sense of impending danger

• Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry

These symptoms are severe and upsetting enough to make individuals feel extremely uncomfortable, out of control and helpless.