Occasional anxiety is common, but it does not have to control your life. With proper assessment and treatment, symptoms can be managed effectively.
Whether your anxiety is triggered by work, relationships, or major life changes, or is a general and persistent feeling, it can interfere with your ability to function day to day.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety can feel like an endless loop of “what ifs”, keeping the mind racing and the body tense. It may involve a knot in the stomach, tightness in the chest, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating or sleeping.
When to seek help for anxiety
Recognising the signs and knowing when support can help
When anxiety begins to affect your sleep, focus, work, or enjoyment of life, it may be time to seek support. If anxious thoughts feel overwhelming or hard to manage alone, professional assessment can help.
Types of anxiety disorders
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Ongoing, excessive worry about everyday matters, often with restlessness, muscle tension, irritability, and difficulty concentrating on most days.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Intense fear of social situations, driven by concern about being judged or embarrassed. It can affect relationships, studies, and work.
Panic Disorder
Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks involving sudden intense fear with a racing heart, dizziness, breathlessness, or fear of losing control.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Intrusive, unwanted thoughts followed by repetitive behaviours or mental rituals performed to reduce distress. The cycle can become time-consuming.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Anxiety following a traumatic event, with flashbacks, nightmares, heightened alertness, avoidance, and emotional numbness.
Specific Phobias
Intense, persistent fear of particular objects or situations, such as heights or enclosed spaces, leading to avoidance that limits daily life.
