Anxiety

ANXIETY does have its uses. It rouses us to action. Makes our hearts pound when we’re in danger or gives us butterflies before that first date. But where it becomes unhelpful is when the response is inappropriate or excessive. Where uncontrollable worry affects daily functioning it can even cause physical symptoms such as nausea, muscle tension, insomnia and agitation. Anxiety disorders are the most common psychological illnesses but it is eminently possible to tackle and redress the symptoms. Our emotions stem from our thoughts and we can control and challenge those thoughts and adopt a more rational and productive way of thinking.