Mrs.
Reena Tripathi
AnxietyDepressionStress
16+ years experience
New Delhi , Delhi
Condition Guide
Anxiety
Understand worry, calm your body, and feel more steady in daily life.
Overview
Anxiety is a normal response to uncertainty or threat, but an anxiety disorder involves fear or worry that persists, is difficult to manage, or starts to interfere with daily life. It can affect thoughts, the body, sleep, work, study, and relationships. Some people experience broad, ongoing worry; others have panic symptoms, social fears, or fears linked to particular situations. Physical symptoms such as chest pain, breathlessness, or palpitations can also have medical causes, so new, severe, or worrying symptoms need prompt medical assessment rather than being assumed to be anxiety.
Important medical informationThe signs on this page can have different causes. Only a qualified health professional can assess or diagnose you. Do not start, stop, or change prescribed treatment based on this guide.
How Therapy Helps
A clinician will first understand what is happening, how long it has been affecting you, and whether another health concern needs attention. Evidence-based talking therapies can include CBT, acceptance-based work, and carefully planned exposure for avoidant fears. Sessions may build grounding, problem-solving, and relapse-prevention skills, but they do not promise an immediate cure or require you to face feared situations before you are ready. Medication questions belong with a qualified medical prescriber, who can assess your individual needs.
Common Signs & Symptoms
You might be experiencing one or more of these symptoms:
Repetitive worries that feel difficult to stop or reason with
Racing heartbeat, tight chest, shallow breathing, nausea, or muscle tension
Feeling on edge, easily startled, irritable, or unable to relax
Avoiding people, places, decisions, or responsibilities because of fear
Needing frequent reassurance or checking things repeatedly to feel safe
Trouble sleeping because your mind keeps replaying or predicting problems
About this guide
Published by the TherapyHelps editorial teamLast updated: This guide provides educational information and does not replace an individual diagnosis or emergency care.Urgent support: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, at risk of self-harm, or experiencing a medical emergency, call 112 in India or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not rely on TherapyHelps as your only source of urgent help.
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