Anxiety is a feeling of fear or worry that can be a normal response to many situations. However, anxiety can become a problem when it affects your mental health and daily life.

Anxiety can manifest physically and emotionally, and symptoms include: 

• Excessive worrying 
• Restlessness or difficulty concentrating 
• Muscle tension or body aches 
• Difficulty sleeping 
• Panic attacks 
• Irrational fears or phobias 
• Avoidance of certain situations or activities 

Therapy can be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders because it addresses the underlying causes of anxiety, rather than just the symptoms. Therapists can help patients learn to cope with anxiety by teaching them skills to: 

• Understand how their thoughts contribute to their anxiety 
• Change thought patterns 
• Reduce undesired behaviors 
• Relax 
• Look at situations in new ways 
• Develop better coping and problem-solving skills 
• Live in the present moment 
• Deal with stress 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A therapy that uses strategies like rational self-talk, reality testing, and cognitive restructuring to challenge unhelpful fears and beliefs