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Anxiety
Anxiety is the very basic feeling of unease.
Everyone experiences anxiety at one time or another - "butterflies in the stomach" before giving a speech or sweaty palms during a job interview are common symptoms. Other symptoms include irritability, uneasiness, jumpiness, feelings of apprehension, rapid or irregular heartbeat, stomachache, nausea, faintness, and breathing problems.
A mild anxiety can be a positive and normal reaction, however for 1 in 10 people in the UK anxiety interferes with their normal life. This is only seen as a mental health problem when the condition is prolonged or extremely severe and interferes with your everyday life. Stopping anxiety is possible through many methods.
Anxiety is often manageable and mild, but sometimes it can present serious problems. A high level or prolonged state of anxiety can make the activities of daily life difficult or impossible. People may have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or more specific anxiety disorders such as panic, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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