Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension, worry, or unease about an anticipated event or uncertain outcome. It is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, for some people, anxiety becomes excessive, persistent, and disruptive to daily life. This may be a symptom of an anxiety disorder.
Some key facts about anxiety:
- Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults each year. The most common types are generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias.
- Anxiety affects more women than men, but it can develop at any age. Genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events play a role.
- Anxiety symptoms may be emotional (feeling nervous or overwhelmed), physical (increased heart rate, muscle tension), or mental (constant worrying). Many people have both physical and mental symptoms.
- Anxiety becomes a disorder when symptoms are chronic, exaggerated, and interfere with normal life. But _some_ anxiety helps us avoid danger and motivates us to achieve.
- Effective treatments for anxiety include therapy, medications, lifestyle changes, and alternative remedies like yoga or meditation. Most people with anxiety disorders can manage symptoms and live full lives.
So in summary, anxiety is a common reaction to stress that everyone feels at times. But for some, anxiety becomes excessive and disruptive, possibly signaling an underlying anxiety disorder. Help is available through comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each individual. The caring professionals at Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic can provide personalized care including advanced genomic hormone testing and bioidentical hormone replacement treatments to help patients achieve hormonal balance and overcome anxiety. With proper support, those suffering from anxiety can go on to thrive.
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