“Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness.
It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense,
and have a rapid heartbeat”.1
Umbrella
What may the Anxiety Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Anxiety
- Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety
What is anxiety?
DotS the definition of anxiety may vary. In Anxiety the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s (JH) definition is:
In Anxiety: Summary – What Is Anxiety? the (United States) MedlinePlus’ definition is:
Anxiety Disorder
What is an anxiety disorder?
DotS the definition of anxiety disorder may vary. In Anxiety Disorders the (United States) National Institute of Mental Health’s (NIMH) definition is:
Types
What are some common anxiety disorders?
In Anxiety: Types of Anxiety Disorder the (United Kingdom) Mental Health Foundation (MHF) explain:
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder…
- Panic Disorder…
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)…
- Social Anxiety Disorder…
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)…
- Phobias…”.5
Signs and Symptoms
What are signs and symptoms of anxiety disorder?
In Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety – What Does An Anxiety Condition Feel Like? (Australian’s) Beyondblue explain:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
DotS the definition of GAD may vary. In Anxiety Disorders: Signs and Symptoms – Generalized Anxiety Disorder the NIMH elaborate on:
In Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Understanding GAD the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s (ADAA) definition is:
The ADAA also explain:
GAD Causes
What causes GAD?
According to the ADAA:
GAD Symptoms
What are the symptoms of GAD?
In Anxiety Disorders: Signs and Symptoms – Generalized Anxiety Disorder the NIMH explain:
- Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge
- Being easily fatigued
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Being irritable
- Having headaches, muscle aches, stomach aches, or unexplained pain
- Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
- Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep”.11
GAD+
Is there an association between GAD, other anxiety disorders and depression?
In Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Treatment – Treatment Information the ADAA explain:
GAD Common or Not
How common is GAD?
In the United States (U.S.) according to the ADAA:
In the United Kingdom (UK) according to the (United Kingdom) NHS in Overview – Generalised Anxiety Disorder In Adults – Who’s Affected?:
More women are affected than men, and the condition is more common in people from the ages of 35 to 55”.14
Anxiety Management Strategies
What are anxiety management strategies?
In Anxiety Management Strategies Beyondblue elaborate on each of these:
- “Slow breathing…
- Progressive muscle relaxation…
- Stay in the present moment…
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle…
- Small acts of bravery…
- Challenge your self-talk…
- Be kind to yourself
- Plan worry time…
- Get to know your anxiety…”.15
Anxiety Treatments
What are treatments for anxiety?
In Treatments for Anxiety Beyondblue elaborate on:
You can work with your mental health professional to find the most effective treatments for you. You might need to try a few different ones before you find one or more which work for you”.16
Online Resources, Programs, Apps and e-Therapies
Are anxiety online resources, programs, Apps and e-therapies available?
Depending on your Country, anxiety online resources, programs, Apps and e-therapies may be available.
Your health care provider or local community health center may know of your Country’s recommended anxiety online resources, programs, Apps and e-therapies, similar to the (Australian) Department of Health’s Head To Health Search for Digital Mental Health Resources including thiswayup.org.au
Health Care Provider
What if I think I have anxiety or an anxiety disorder?
If you think you have anxiety or an anxiety disorder, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. In Managing Anxiety the JH explain:
What works for each of us will be different. You may need to try a few different approaches before you find one that helps you. Your health professional can also help you find the best approach”.17
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Anxiety?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
Where may I find Links related to Anxiety?
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Links
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- 5 Ways To Get Better Sleep
- Adaa.org [Anxiety and Depression Association of America]
- Alcohol and Stress
- Anxiety
- Anxiety
- Anxiety
- Anxiety
- Anxiety
- Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety Management Strategies: 10 Strategies To Try
- Anxiety and Alcohol: Does Drinking Worsen Symptoms?
- Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Anxiety, Fear and Panic [+ Audio: Anxiety Control Training]
- Anxiety.org
- Anxiety: What You Need To Know
- Anxietyuk.org.uk
- Are You Afraid You Might Have Agoraphobia?
- Beyondblue.org.au
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Can Massage Relieve Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress?
- Can Menopause Cause Anxiety, Depression or Panic Attacks?
- Depression, Anxiety & Illness
- Diet and Mental Health
- Do Anxiety Rings Really Help Manage Stress?
- Do I Have An Anxiety Disorder?
- Does CBD Help With Anxiety?
- Factors Affecting Women: Menopause
- Find Help: Finding Help Is the Key To Taking Charge and Moving Forward
- Finding A Mental Health Professional
- Finding the Right Mental Health Professional for You
- Foodandmoodcentre.com.au [Food & Mood Centre, Australia]
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Adults
- Getting Help [United Kingdom]
- Headstogether.org.uk [Heads Together, United Kingdom]
- Help From Health Professionals
- Help for Mental Illnesses [United States]
- Home Remedies: Anxiety and Herbal Remedies
- How Box Breathing Can Help You Destress
- How Guided Imagery Helps You Relax
- How To Choose the Best Mental Health App for You
- How To Stop Overthinking: Tips and Coping Strategies
- I’m So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Menopause and Your Mental Wellbeing [+ Video: Menopause Only Affects You Physically!]
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Intersex (LGBTI), and Bodily, Gender and Sexuality Diverse People
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Holiday Stress and Mindfulness
- Mayo Mindfulness: What Does It Really Mean? [+ Video]
- Managing Anxiety
- Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
- Menopause and Mental Health
- Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
- Mental Health & Emotions
- Mental Health: Mental Health Self Help Guides
- Mentalhealth.org.uk
- Mentalhealthatwork.org.uk [Mental Health At Work, United Kingdom]: Your First Stop for Better Mental Health At Work
- Mhanational.org [Mental Health America]
- Mind.org.uk [Mind, United Kingdom]
- Mood and the Menopause
- Mycompass.org.au
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 7 Things To Know About Complementary Health Approaches for Anxiety
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Anxiety At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Kava
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Lavender
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Valerian
- National Institute of Mental Health: Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Potential Sources of Anxiety
- Relaxation: How To Relax? [+ Video]
- Self-Help Tool: Menopause and Mental Wellbeing
- Signs You Have High-Functioning Anxiety
- Signs and Symptoms [Anxiety]
- Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness
- Social Phobia/Social Anxiety
- Spouse or Partner
- Symptoms of Menopause
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health
- Top Tips To Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
- Treatments for Anxiety
- Types of Anxiety
- Types of Talking Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Types of Therapist: How To Find & Choose A Therapist – What Is the Difference Between A Psychologist, Psychiatrist and Counsellor?
- Video Series-2019: Mood Changes During Perimenopause
- Video Series-2019: What You Need to Know About Mood During the Menopause Transition
- Video Series-2020: What You Need to Know About Cognition and Mood Changes
- Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
- Video Series-2023
- Ways To Manage Anxiety
- What Is Anxiety and Depression?
- What Is Anxiety?
- Who Can Assist
- Why We Experience Anxiety
- Women and Anxiety
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Anxiety: Summary – What Is Anxiety? Last Updated: 20 May 2020. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/anxiety.html Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Anxiety. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/mental-emotional-health/anxiety Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Anxiety: Summary – What Is Anxiety? Last Updated: 20 May 2020. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/anxiety.html Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Anxiety Disorders: Overview. Last Reviewed: April 2022. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Anxiety: Types of Anxiety Disorder. Last Updated: 21 February 2022. Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/a/anxiety Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety – What Does An Anxiety Condition Feel Like? Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/signs-and-symptoms Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Anxiety Disorders: Signs and Symptoms – Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Last Reviewed: April 2022. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/index.shtml Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Understanding GAD. This Page Was Updated: 25 October 2022. Anxiety and Depression Association of America https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Understanding GAD. This Page Was Updated: 25 October 2022. Anxiety and Depression Association of America https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Understanding GAD. This Page Was Updated: 25 October 2022. Anxiety and Depression Association of America https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Anxiety Disorders: Signs and Symptoms – Generalized Anxiety Disorders. Last Reviewed: April 2022. National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml?rf= Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Treatment – Treatment Information. This Page Was Updated: 11 November 2022. Anxiety and Depression Association of America https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/treatment Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Understanding GAD. This Page Was Updated: 25 October 2022. Anxiety and Depression Association of America https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Overview – Generalised Anxiety Disorder In Adults – Who’s Affected? Page Last Reviewed: 05 October 2022. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/overview/ Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Anxiety Management Strategies. Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/treatments-for-anxiety/anxiety-management-strategies Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Treatments for Anxiety. Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/treatments-for-anxiety Accessed: 23 March 2023
- Managing Anxiety. Last Updated: 08 September 2022 | Last Reviewed: 28 June 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/anxiety/managing-anxiety Accessed: 23 March 2023