Joyous Minds

Psychological consultancy

ANXIETY

^Symptoms

• Trouble concentrating

• Increased heart rate

• Feeling nervous, restless or tense

• Difficulty in falling asleep

• Apprehension and worry

^Causes

• Genetic factors (family members with anxiety disorder)

• Environmental factors (work, relationship, family)

• Withdrawal from substance use

• Side effects of medication

_Diagnosis

• Considering for how long you have had symptoms and the intensity

• Anxiety makes it hard to complete everyday tasks at home, school and work setting