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Anxiety is characterized by worry or fear and can range from mild to severe. For some people, anxiety can be a mental health condition that hinders their ability to function and thrive. Learn more about addressing anxiety disorder, here.
Although usually viewed in a negative light, anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. You might feel anxious (worried or frightened) when facing a difficult situation. At times, anxiety is even helpful. It increases your focus and energy to tackle the challenge in front of you. Once the situation resolves, the anxiety also disappears. A person […]
Reviewed by Dexter Macalintal, MD • Mar 16, 2022
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues in the world, with over 280 million adults reporting some form of anxiety. Even experts are not 100% sure what causes anxiety disorders. However, they believe it includes a complex set of factors, including the patient’s brain chemistry, genetics, life events, and personality. If there is […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Dec 06, 2022
A lot of people will experience some form of anxiety in their lives, and occasional bouts of it can be considered normal. However, if you feel like anxiety is beginning to disrupt your life and make it difficult for you to do everyday tasks, then you will need to address the problem. How to prevent […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Dec 14, 2022
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, and can be useful for helping you recognize and protect yourself from a dangerous situation. But when it is persistent and extreme, it could be an anxiety disorder. And the effects of anxiety run deeper. Not only can it affect your mental health and daily life, it can […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Dec 31, 2022
Psychiatric and mental disorders are often misunderstood. Until a few decades ago, most psychiatric disorders were either left undetected or misdiagnosed. However, science and social progress has paved the way for us to better define these disorders, including anxiety disorder symptoms to watch out for. Despite this, certain terms to denote certain disorders can still be […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Dec 22, 2022
Everyone has experienced worry and anxiety at some point. After all, it is a normal part of our lives. But if it is normal to be anxious, when and why does it become an illness? It only becomes a disorder when it becomes persistent and excessive, that it causes distress or impairment in our daily […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Dec 21, 2022
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