Understanding anxiety disorder

Understanding anxiety disorder

● Anxiety = uncertainty + lack of confidence

● Psychiatric criteria: anxiety is considered a disorder when it

○ prevents you from carrying out certain activities,

○ leads you to avoid situations out of fear,

○ interferes with your personal, professional or school life,

○ manifests physically (palpitations, muscle tension, nausea, panic attacks, thought loops).

When these symptoms significantly disrupt your daily life and health, anxiety becomes “clinical” and warrants care.