Anxiety isn’t always bad. Anxiety can be the body’s way of telling us it is normal to feel tense, worried, or scared when we are under pressure or facing stressful situations. Anxiety is a natural emotional response to danger or threats of danger. This signals our reaction to “fight or flight” response. A lot of situations are more difficult to fight or flee.
A moderate level of anxiety is normal in daily living and in performing successfully. But high levels of anxiety over long periods of time can make us physically ill or cause psychological problems.
Emotional Symptoms
- Feeling dread or apprehension
- Emotional Symptoms
- Feeling dread or apprehension
- Being easily startled or jumpy
- Poor concentration
- Irritability
- Depression
- Preparing for the worst
Physical Symptoms
- Heart Pounding
- Sweating
- Dizziness or Nausea
- Fainting
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle Tension
- Rapid Breathing
- Fatigue and Insomnia
Are you avoiding everyday situations or activities because they increase your anxiety? Do you feel danger could happen at any moment? You may struggle with anxiety if you feel like you’re in a constant state of tension or worry or suffer from irrational fears. Anxiety may then begin to affect work or school. If anxiety continues to cause problems it is important to seek out psychotherapy to assist in restoring balance. Call the Parkview Employee Assistance Program at 260-266-8060 or 1-800-721-8809 to schedule an appointment.