What is anxiety?
Anxiety is defined by feelings of worry, nervousness, or physical unease. Some anxiety is normal, expected, developmentally appropriate, and contributes to optimal performance. However, when anxiety becomes excessive and debilitating, an anxiety disorder may develop.
Anxiety disorders are characterized by high levels of distress, impairment and dysfunction in daily living. Often, people with anxiety struggle with intolerance of uncertainty, engage in avoidance behaviour and seek excessive amounts of reassurance from family and friends.
