Anxiety 

What Is Anxiety?

Worry and fear are normal parts of life. But when these feelings don't go away or they're excessive, they can be signs of an anxiety disorder.

You may have a problem with anxiety if you often feel:

• Overwhelmed by worry

• Cranky or on edge

• Sweaty or shaky

• Like you're out of control

There are a few types of anxiety disorders, each with its own symptoms - 

Generalized anxiety disorder is when you worry about many different things.

Social anxiety disorder is an excessive worry when you're around other people.

Panic disorder causes sudden feelings of fear, with symptoms like chest pain and a pounding heart.

Phobias are intense fears of places or things, like closed spaces or animals.

The treatment for both anxiety and depression involves talk therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the main talk therapies. It teaches you how to think and behave differently to stop triggering your anxiety or depression.

Antidepressants are medicines that treat depression. They change the balance of chemicals in your brain to improve your mood. Anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants, and beta-blockers are treatments for anxiety.

The sooner you start treatment, the more likely it will help you. Let your doctor know if the treatment you're on doesn't relieve your symptoms or if it causes side effects. It may take a few tries to find the treatment that works best for you.