Anxiety

When feelings of anxiety last a long time it can be overwhelming. Feelings of anxiety is common, the tense or uncertainty about a situation and the potential stress level it may cause, can trigger our 'fight or flight' responses. Anxiety is used to describe feelings of worry, fear and unease. Both our emotional and physical sensations experience agitation when we are worried or nervous. Whilst unpleasant, this is a normal reaction when our body perceives a threat.

Such things as an exam, starting a new job, or moving home will affect us, some of us will be affected more than others.