Anxiety stress

This is a condition characterised by persistent nervousness and stress, triggered by anticipation of future events, memories of past events, or ruminations about the self. Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension and fear characterized by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, irritability, and feelings of stress.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness. Children and adolescents can also develop anxiety disorders. These disorders fill people’s lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event such as a business presentation or a first job interview, anxiety disorders are chronic, relentless, and can grow progressively worse if not treated. People who suffer from anxiety disorders typically struggle with symptoms such as agitation, feeling “uptight,” worry, and apprehension on a daily basis. These disturbing symptoms can become so severe that they interfere with normal daily activities.