Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders affect millions of people in North America. According to the Anxiety Association of Canada, anxiety disorders tend to start during childhood and adolescence and may transform to other mental health disorders later in life. Symptoms of anxiety may include constant thoughts worry about a range of things that may or may not happen. .

Symptoms of anxiety
The physical symptoms of anxiety are caused by the brain sending messages to parts of the body to prepare for the "fight or flight" response. The heart, lungs and other parts of the body work faster. The brain also releases stress hormones, including adrenaline. The following symptoms can occur as a result:
abdominal discomfort
diarrhea
dry mouth
rapid heartbeat or palpitations
tightness or pain in chest
shortness of breath
dizziness
frequent urination
difficulty swallowing

Psychological symptoms can include:
insomnia
irritability or anger
inability to concentrate
fear of madness
feeling unreal and not in control of your actions (depersonalisation)

You will want to speak with your physician if you have any of these symptoms. If counselling is recommended you find help for anxiety from these counsellors and psychologists.

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