Anxiety is a term used to describe uncomfortable feelings of nervousness, worry, and tension, which we all feel from time to time. Anxiety can affect anyone. It affects our thoughts, physical reactions, moods, and behaviors.

Anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences at some stage. It can be a normal response to stress in your life. Although, anxiety is also a natural, understandable emotional response that can help us prepare for challenges. Moreover, some degree of anxiety can improve your performance in certain stressful situations, for example when doing an exam.

However, it is important to note that anxiety disorders are different. If anxiety occurs too often or  for little reason, or if it begins to interfere with your life and prevent you from doing things, then it has become a problem. The distress that the anxiety disorder cause is so great that it interferes with your ability to lead a normal life. People who suffer from anxiety disorders, constantly worry and feel fear and are overwhelmed.

There are a few different types of anxiety disorders which include panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder.