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Although anxiety is a commonplace experience that everyone has from time to time, it is difficult to describe concretely because it has so many different potential causes and degrees of intensity. Anxiety disorders may be caused by environmental factors, medical factors, genetics, brain chemistry,  or a combination of these. It is most commonly triggered by the stress in our lives. Usually anxiety is a response to outside forces, but it is possible that we make ourselves anxious with "negative self-talk" - a habit of always telling ourselves the worst will happen. People with anxiety disorders present a variety of physical symptoms in addition to non-physical symptoms that characterize the disorders such as excessive, unrealistic worrying. In some cases, anxiety may be treated at home, without a doctor's supervision. However, this may be limited to situations in which the duration of the anxiety is short and the cause is identified and can be eliminated or avoided. There are several exercises and actions that are recommended to cope with this type of anxiety. We have a great Resource Guide on our main page, 1st thread. Check it out and try what looks like it may help you. Breathing exercises work for me and many of the other members. Sometimes just telling someone about your problems and anxious feelings makes them seem more manageable. Joining HealingWell was a good choice as the members here are kind and caring, helpful and supportive. Welcome to a great forum and know we care. Kindly, Kitt  

You are very welcome !

Keep posting with us as well.  It is great to have support along the journey to healing, we understand and care.