anxiety
from time to time, everyone experiences some form of anxiety or nerves whether it’s a first day at work, speaking in front of people or a major life change coming up. This can be our nervous system helpfully warning us of impending threats or stress.
when those feelings don’t go away or happen more and more often, it starts to impact our lives in unhelpful ways and we change our behaviours and ways of relating to adapt. this may show up as a phobia or more obsessive/compulsive behaviours
some symptoms of anxiety having become a problem could be:
increased heart rate
quickening and shallow breathing
worries that escalate quickly
our mind seeming quick and full of different thoughts
checking things are right or clean over and over
hot and cold flushes
chest pains or tightening
try this short quiz to find out more about your anxiety levels