Struggling with anxiety?

Anxiety affects many people, young and old, but for some it can be a difficult thing to admit to and a lot of people struggle with anxious thoughts for a long time. Anxiety takes different forms but in general it is a worry disorder. It's natural to worry about how things will turn out or feel nervous before certain events or situations but if left unchecked worries can lead to troublesome thoughts, rumination, avoidance of the thing that creates anxiety and ultimately to physical symptoms - chest pain, shakiness, dizziness, difficulty breathing, throat tightening, nausea etc. 

The good news is that there are numerous strategies to manage anxiety and with the right intervention many people are able to reduce their symptoms significantly. 

This article explains why anxiety causes physical symptoms. If you struggle with any of the physical symptoms associated with anxiety and panic attacks, the first thing to learn is breathing techniques. 

Talk to your GP or school counsellor if you think you have anxiety or other troublesome thoughts, or if you're worried that someone you know may be struggling. There are a wealth of resources available to you and the first step is to get in touch with a health professional. 

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