Experiencing these emotional responses causes distress in the individual which may impact how they behave at work, school, and at home. They may have trouble with concentration and their sleep may be negatively impacted because of the constant stream of negative, worry thoughts.
Individuals with anxiety may feel embarrassed by how their anxiety “takes over” and may withdraw from doing things that they normally enjoyed doing or from social situations to avoid experiencing distress around others. Medication, as well as talk therapy, have proven to be effective in treating individuals with anxiety disorders.