Anxiety is real! How to recognize it and how to help

These common external factors can cause anxiety:

• Stress at work.
• Stress from school.
• Stress in a personal relationship such as marriage.
• Financial stress.
• Stress from an emotional trauma such as the death of a loved one.
• Stress from a serious medical illness.
• Side effect of medication.
• Use of an illicit drug, such as cocaine.

• Causes

  • Heart disease.
  • Diabetes.
  • Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism.
  • Respiratory disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
  • Drug misuse or withdrawal.
  • Withdrawal from alcohol, anti-anxiety medications (benzodiazepines) or other medications.
  • Chronic pain or irritable bowel syndrome.
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