What is Anxiety?

Our bodies' natural response to stress is called anxiety. We react to stress when we are exposed to implicated danger, which can lead to the emotional reaction of fear. Anxiety is our body and mind's anticipation of a threat in the future, whereas fear is our body's reaction to an actual or perceived impending threat.

People struggling with anxiety can experience symptoms in a wide range of situations. While experiencing momentary dread or worry is common, anxiety disorder symptoms may worsen over time if they persist. Anxiety can be managed by being aware of the symptoms and obtaining the appropriate level of care based on the severity of the symptoms.