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What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a strong feeling of fear or worry. It can happen when you’re nervous about school, friends, or even things like speaking in public. But when those feelings don’t go away and start causing physical symptoms like shortness of breath, muscle tension, or trouble sleeping, it might be an anxiety disorder.
There are different types of anxiety disorders, like:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Worrying all the time about things, even when there’s no clear reason.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Feeling really scared or nervous in social situations.
- Panic Disorder: Having a panic attack that includes chest pain, dizziness, or feeling like you can’t breathe.
- Separation Anxiety Disorder: Feeling very upset when away from parents or caregivers.
Individuals with anxiety may also have trouble focusing, feel tired all the time, or avoid doing things they used to enjoy.