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UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY &
THE ANXIETY DISORDERS
WHAT IS ANXIETY & HOW DO YOU KNOW
WHEN IT MAY BE A PROBLEM?
All people feel anxiety--whether it is the butterflies in your stomach before you ask someone out on a date, or the rush of anxiety that propels you out the door when you are running late. Often these feelings of anxiety are uncomfortable, but anxiety is a normal part of being a human being.
A problem can arise when levels of anxiety grow uncontrollably, until these anxious feelings and associated thoughts or behaviors start to impair a person's life. This is the point when you can't do the things you really want to do and you feel as if anxiety is "ruining your life" or you are stressed out all the time.
Some common symptoms of anxiety are listed below. If you are experiencing a number of these, it may mean that you have "too much" anxiety.
- Anxiety Attacks
- Sleeplessness
- Muscle Tension
- Poor Concentration
- Physical Problems such as frequent upset stomach
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Excessive Feelings of Embarrassment in Social Situations
The links to the right go into much more detail about what anxiety is, as well as all the different specific anxiety disorders that a person may be diagnosed with.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY ANXIETY?
ABHC IS HERE TO HELP
Fortunately, there are some incredibly effective treatments for anxiety disorders. We hope you will take some time to explore our site and find out more about current treatments, up to the minute research, and information about anxiety disorders.
If you are suffering from an anxiety disorder you are not alone-We're here to help! Please, email us or call at 850 / 645-1766 for more information.
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