A look inside

"I’m going to be all right. My feelings are not always rational." "Anxiety is not dangerous. Anxiety is just uncomfortable. I am fine." "Right now I have some feelings I don’t like. They will be over with soon and I’ll be

Anxiety Iceberg What You See What You Don’T See Overthinking Fatigue Insecurity Overwhelm Shame Poor concentration Insomnia Body tension Intrusive thoughts Irritability Over-planning Withdrawal Nervousness Low mood

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear. Anxiety can be both mild and severe.

Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. This is completely normal. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about an upcoming exam, or a job interview.

But some people find it hard to control their worries, and the worries may be inconsistent with the actual facts of the situation. When experiencing prolonged feelings of anxiety, this can indicate an anxiety disorder.

Individuals with an anxiety disorder may find that their anxiety seriously inhibits their ability to attend to self-care, work, school or social situations.