Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness, apprehension, or tension you feel in response to stressful or threatening circumstances.
Some people feel more anxiety than others.
Anxiety can either be mild or so intense that you feel panic. Normally anxiety is temporary, but when it lasts a long time or occurs in the absence of a stress or threat, it is considered an illness. When anxiety is so extreme that a person is in a panic state, then the anxiety is a psychiatric disorder known as a panic disorder. Site Map Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use . This site is presented for information only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice.