What is it like to have an anxiety disorder?

Anxiety's that feeling you get right before a presentation at work, a big exam, or even a hot date. These are all normal situations that deserve a small amount of anxiety. Despite all of this, it's still hard for people to really understand what it's like to have an anxiety disorder. read more

Anxiety's that feeling you get right before a presentation at work, a big exam, or even a hot date. These are all normal situations that deserve a small amount of anxiety. Despite all of this, it's still hard for people to really understand what it's like to have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are a serious mental illness. read more

My anxiety is often heightened after having a panic attack because I’m filled with so much uncertainty about when I’ll have another one. There are different types of anxiety. I have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), an illness that makes me feel anxious and worried about everyday things or seemingly nothing at all. read more

If you’d like more information about anxiety or would like help dealing with a disorder, you can find resources here. Photo credit: Thinkstock. read more