Anxiety

- Description

Anxiety is a disorder in which someone experiences a heightened sense of alertness and anxiousness. This can often be debilitating to the point where one may be unable to complete everyday tasks and have trouble concentrating. Anxiety may also cause someone to lose interest in certain activities or subjects that they used to find fun or entertaining.

 

- Symptoms

• Having trouble concentrating

• Bouts of irritability

• Constant fidgeting

• Intrusive thoughts

• Trouble sleeping or staying asleep

• Loss in appetite

• Hyper alertness

• Dissociation

• Panic attacks

• Constantly feeling sick to your stomach

- Coping Mechanisms

• Meditation

• Doing breathing exercises

• Journaling

• Using fidget toys

• Listening to calming music and other surround sounds

• Developing a healthy sleeping schedule