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Anxiety

Anxiety can be described as feeling worried or uneasy. It is normal for everyone to feel anxious at some point in their life and is the body’s natural response to stress. Anxiety can help us to focus or take extra care when needed, but if it gets too much or goes on for a while, it can affect our daily life.

Symptoms

There are many symptoms of anxiety. Some include:

Tired, restless, irritable
Problems sleeping or eating.
Feeling as though your heart is beating stronger and/or faster.
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing

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Causes

There are many things that can cause someone to feel anxious. Some may be:

Social factors (e.g. our environment, feeling lonely, feeling under pressure, financial problems)
Negative life experiences or past trauma
Other physical or mental illnesses
Drugs and alcohol – some studies suggest that the use or overuse of substances can exacerbate our anxiety

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How Can I Help Myself?

Shift your focus: some people find that focusing on positive things helps to manage their anxiety. This could be though mindfulness, meditation, exercise, reading or other hobbies that you enjoy

Make time to understand your feelings: You may find that understanding your anxiety, will help you manage it better. This could be through talking to someone (someone you trust or a professional). You may find journalling or mindfulness useful or keeping a diary. There are different ways to connect to your thoughts, it’s about finding what works for you

Look after your physical health: ensure you are eating a healthy balanced diet, that you are getting adequate sleep and try to find time to do some exercise!

If your anxiety is impacting your day-to-day life, seek support from your GP or local mental health services.

The main ways to treat anxiety is through self-help or talking therapies.

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