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Anxiety is intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and feeling tired may occur.

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A mental health disorder characterised by feelings of worry, anxiety or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Examples of anxiety disorders include panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Symptoms include stress that's out of proportion to the impact of the event, inability to set aside a worry and restlessness.

Treatment includes counselling or medication, including antidepressants.

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Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:

Feeling nervous, restless or tense (Not less than 6 continuos montths).

Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.

Having an increased heart rate.

Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)

Sweating.

Trembling.

Feeling weak or tired.

Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.

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Common triggers include:

work stress or job change.

change in living arrangements.

pregnancy and giving birth.

family and relationship problems.

major emotional shock following a stressful or traumatic event.

verbal, sexual, physical or emotional abuse or trauma.

death or loss of a loved one.

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OVERVIEW OF GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD)

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OVERVIEW OF GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD)

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Generalized anxiety disorder and coping strategies

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Treatment includes counselling or medication, including antidepressants.

Self-care

Avoid alcohol, Reduce caffeine intake, Physical exercise, Quitting smoking, Relaxation techniques, Stress management and Healthy diet.

Therapies

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Meditation and Psychotherapy.

Medications

SSRIs, Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, Sedative and Nerve pain medication