What is Anxiety?

What is Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety is worrying about soemthing that hasn't happened.

Everyone has some anxiety, as it helps us to avoid unacceptable risks.

However, sometimes the brain becomes too sensitive to risk and this can create mental health wellbeing issues.

In the UK, around 6% of people are medically diagnosed with a general anxiety disorder.

Anxiety can be triggered deep within the brain, beyond the direct control of the conscious mind.

Anxiety can make it hard to think clearly and can be very overwhelming. It can cause insomnia.

That part of the brain is also closely connect to the body, and people suffering from anxiety often suffer from physical symptoms such as sweating, shaking, pain or IBS (going to the toilet more than normal).

The feeling of fear can be intense and debilitating.

You can assess your level of anxiety with our online anxiety assessment tool of read more about the symptoms of anxiety

What are the 12 Types of Anxiety (DSM-5)

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) defines 12 types of anxiety

Separation Anxiety Disorder
Selective Mutism
Specific Phobia
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Panic Disorder
Panic Attack (Specifier)
Agoraphobia - the fear of being unable to escape, often linked to open spaces.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
Unspecified Anxiety Disorder

Treatment for Anxiety

Anxiety is a medical condition, and we recommend anyone suffering from anxiety should seek advice from their doctor.

The NHS typically offers medication and a limited number of CBT (talking therapy) sessions.

At FreeYourMind.UK, we offer supplimentary support options, using alternative therapy techniques for anxiety to help clients calm their minds.

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