Stress

ANXIETY

Anxiety may be mild or severe. It is a feeling of unease which can be caused by worry or a fear of something.  Feeling anxious can be normal and experienced when attending a job interview, sitting an examination or some similar event.

Anxiety may be mild or severe. It is a feeling of unease which can be caused by worry or a fear of something.  Feeling anxious can be normal and experienced when attending a job interview, sitting an examination or some similar event. However, the feeling may be continuing and not easily controlled.

Feeling anxious can lead to a deterioration in physical and mental health.  A person may:

• have headaches or stomach upsets
• get shortness of breath or feel sick/ dizzy
• experience tiredness and be restless or irritable
• be unable to concentrate
• notice a dry mouth
• have feelings of dread
• tremble or feel shaky
• experience trouble sleeping or wake easily
• times when they repeatedly check things
• have excessive sweating episodes
• experience pins and needles
• put off or avoid things that cause worry
• notice a fast or irregular heart rate

If you are not able to see a doctor and you feel that you are unable to keep yourself safe, it is important to obtain support.