Anxiety is a part of life. How you deal with it can make a massive difference to tackling life’s challenges and making the most of every day.
You're not alone if you suffer with anxiety
In the UK, one in 5 people say they feel anxious a lot or all of the time.
Women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders as men.*
If you feel you may have anxiety find out more
*Source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com
When you have general feelings of apprehension and worry without a particular trigger or cause – or once the original source of stress has passed or disappeared - that’s probably anxiety. Although it can sometimes be easy to confuse the symptoms with the hectic pace of modern life, long term anxiety can have a big effect on your life and can result in a feeling of being uncertain and ‘out of balance’.
If you feel you may have anxiety find out more
Symptoms can be both psychological and physical, and may encompass one or a number of symptoms.
Some symptoms include:
It’s difficult to make anxiety just ‘go away’, but there are lots of things you can do to cope with it, feel better and get on with life.
Avoid caffeine, which can raise your heart rate and make you feel more anxious. Smoking and alcohol have also been shown to make anxiety worse.
Anxiety UK is a registered charity that can provide support and help if you’ve been diagnosed with, or you suspect you may have, an anxiety condition. https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk. Mind, the mental health charity, provides advice and support to help empower anyone experiencing mental health problems, including anxiety. https://www.mind.org.uk
Physical exercise can certainly help to reduce tension, stress and mental fatigue. You don’t need to join a gym or sports team; simply walking instead of taking the bus, or taking the stairs instead of the lift, can make a difference.
Activities like yoga and pilates can help you stay both calmer and more energised, and keep your mind focused.
*These tips are for feelings of mild anxiety. For severe anxiety symptoms or those lasting over two weeks, talk to your GP for further guidance.
Kalms Lavender One-A-Day Capsules are a traditional herbal remedy used to relieve mild anxiety.
