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Anxiety is a natural and healthy response towards dangerous or unpredictable situations with unknown outcomes. Getting nervous when speaking in public, moving to a new city, or starting a new job is completely normal. Anxiety disorders are different in that no real danger or threat is present, yet the person will experience all the physiological and psychological effects associated with being afraid. The feeling mirrors what one may experience when being chased by a wild animal - they may feel threatened and prepare to either fight, freeze or flee. However, instead of it being a dangerous animal, the anxiety is triggered by that social event you have to go to, the poorly organized bookshelf, or looking at your finances. A trained therapist can help you understand, challenge and heal from the unhelpful thoughts, feelings and beliefs that perpetuate the feelings of anxiety.
Anxiety disorders are a group of similar mental disorders characterized by persistent and unwarranted feelings of fear, stress, and an impending sense of doom. Anxiety can present itself in many different ways and be triggered by a variety of circumstances. Regardless of the kind of situations that trigger anxiety, therapy can help people develop the resilience and coping skills necessary to overcome any obstacle.
