Anxiety

Anxiety is best described as a state of fear and worry that something unpleasant is about to happen. It is often accompanied by a range of physical symptoms which are, in themselves, very frightening.

Sometimes people experiencing these symptoms believe that they are going to die from a heart attack or go crazy.

Anxiety can be specific to certain situations (such as social events, crowded places, or public transport) or it can be a general state of worry.

Some of the common symptoms of anxiety include: fearfulness; sweating; shaking or trembling; excessive worry; feeling restless; muscle tension; and physical disorders such as stomach upsets and/or aches and pains.

For more information about anxiety and other mood related disorders as well as treatment information, please click here.

The Brain Health Centre at Baycrest specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mood and related disorders. For more information about the clinics in our Brain Health Centre, please click here.

Helpful Resource: Veterans Affairs Canada, www.vac-acc.gc.ca