Anxiety is a stong feeling of fear or dread. People who are anxious often feel they have no control over the things that are happening in their lives.
Some anxiety is normal.
Everyone feels anxious sometimes. But when anxiety keeps you from feeling healthy, and when it affects your work, your home life, or your social life, it is important for you to get help. Your doctor can help you get control of your anxiety and learn new coping skills. Anxiety has many symptoms. You may have many of them or only a few.