anxiety
People with anxiety disorders experience fear, worry or dread Read More
What is anxiety?
• Anxiety is the feeling a person gets when they are stressed, worried or afraid of something.
• Anxiety can affect the way a person feels physically and emotionally, the way they think and the way they behave (see Table 1)
• Anxiety is a normal part of life that everyone feels from time to time. For example, it is normal to feel anxious, stressed or worried before a test or a job interview.
It is also normal to feel anxious when something dangerous might be about to happen. A certain amount of anxiety is helpful in these situations because it helps a person prepare to perform at their best or to avoid dangerous situations.
• Anxiety can become a problem if it is so overwhelming that it starts to get in the way of daily life, that is, when it interferes with work or study, or when it has a negative impact on relationships with workmates, family or friends.
• If anxiety gets in the way of a person’s daily life and they are finding it hard to cope, they might have an anxiety disorder. (1)
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(1) "anxiety + substance use" National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre 2011
For urgent mental health issues call the Mental Health Line (24hrs 7 days a weeks) on 1800 011 511 or go to your nearest Emergency Department. The Central Coast has Emergency Departments at Gosford 4320 2111 and Wyong Hospitals 4394 8000
