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Define: Stress Some stress is good as it can Anxiety Disorders Things to
A state of mental or motivate people however too Anxiety is a survival mechanism where the brain responds to a Remember
emotional strain or tension much can be detrimental, especially perceived threat or danger by releasing stress hormones such as Everyone
resulting from adverse or if over a long period of time. adrenaline and cortisol which cause the physical symptoms of experiences stress
demanding anxiety. Once the threatening situation has stopped, the body will and anxiety at
circumstances. usually return to normal. In some cases if someone has an points in their lives.
Define: Chronic Stress anxiety disorder these feelings of fear and danger can be ongoing There are treatments
and interrupt their daily routine long after the threat has gone.
The response to They can make them feel like things are worse than they actually available and coping
emotional pressure are. mechanisms.
suffered for a prolonged
period of time in which General Anxiety Disorder is a long-term condition that causes a Having a stress or
an individual perceives person to feel anxious about a wide range of situations and issues, anxiety disorder is
they have little or no rather than a specific event. People with GAD feel anxious most not a sign of
control. days and often struggle to remember the last time they felt weakness and is
Define: General
relaxed. As soon as 1 anxious thought is resolved, another may
Anxiety Disorder appear about a different issue. more common
than people
A condition Social Anxiety Disorder, also called social phobia, is think.
characterized by 6 an overwhelming fear of social situations. Social Anxiety is more
months or more of than shyness. It's an intense fear that does not go away and
chronic, exaggerated Symptoms of Chronic Stress affects everyday activities, self-confidence, relationships and work Where to get
Symptoms of General Anxiety Disorder
worry and tension that or school life. more help and
is unfounded or much Chronic stress affects the whole body. It can Mental symptoms of anxiety Physical symptoms of anxiety support
more severe than the have several physical or psychological can include: can include: Parents and
normal anxiety most symptoms, which can make functioning on • Racing thoughts, • Sweating, trusted family
a daily basis more challenging.
people experience.
Define: Social The type and severity of symptoms • Uncontrollable over • Heavy and fast breathing,
thinking,
• Hot flushes or blushing,
Anxiety Disorder vary considerably from person to • Difficulties concentrating, • Dry mouth, School Staff and
Wellbeing Team
person. • Feelings of dread, panic or • Shaking,
Also called social Signs and symptoms of chronic stress GP or Practice Nurse.
phobia, is intense can include: ‘impending doom’, • Hair loss,
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of energy
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Define: Depression
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