According to the American Psychological Association, anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes such as increased blood pressure. 

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Anxiety can present itself in different ways. People can experience Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Phobia-related disorders. 

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder display excessive worry most days for at least 6 months. they may: 

• Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge

• Being easily fatigued

• Having difficulty concentrating; mind going blank

• Being irritable

• Having muscle tension

• Difficulty controlling feelings of worry

• Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, restlessness, or unsatisfying sleep

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People with Panic disorder have recurrent unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that come on quickly and reach their peak within minutes. During a panic attack, people can experience:

• Heart palpitations, a pounding heartbeat, or an accelerated heartrate

• Sweating

• Trembling or shaking

• Sensations of shortness of breath, smothering, or choking

• Feelings of impending doom

• Feelings of being out of control

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Some examples of phobia related disorders are specific phobias, social anxiety, agoraphobia, and separation anxiety disorder. 

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Anxiety Disorders