Anxiety
Anxiety is a part of life and many people feel anxiety in different situations, anxiety becomes a problem when there's an excessive and intense amount of worry during everyday situations. These intense periods of worry cause a peak in stress and can cause panic attacks within minutes.
Anxiety can also cause nightmares and painful thoughts you can't control.
Restlessness
high heart rate
rapid breathing
Are some signs of anxiety, but it differs depending on which anxiety disorder someone has.
Signs
& Symptoms
How to Help Yourself
Lifestyle changes might help with coping with anxiety, meeting with people and talking about different coping methods is also a good way to help anxiety. Talking to your friends or loved ones is also shown to help people calm down and relax. Anxiety turns into a problem when it interferes with you daily life and prohibits you from doing work you need to get done, such as school, work, and at homework.
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7
(1-877-726-4727)
Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline,
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
Emergency Medical Services—911
If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.