Where and what and why does anxiety exist

Anxiety it necessary for survival! Not enough, and we would be unaware of danger and not protect ourselves or use caution...in short, we would not live very long at all!

However, when we have a chemical imbalance in our brains/bodies...such as too many stress hormones, not enough or the feel good/calm neurotransmitters (or the ability to process them) then anxiety plagues us.  There is also the 'nuture' side of  the nature/nuture theory...that how we are raised/past experiences and environment contributes to an anxious state.

I don't know what the future holds as far as anxiety treatment options...but for now, therapy, self-help and medications are the options to discuss with your doctor and put into practice.

Personally I have had just about all of the physical symptoms. My mst common are dizzyness, stomach upset, headaches and tension.

I have only had regular check-ups, plus on EKG when I was experiencing bad palps.

I have had anxiety for about 8-9 yrs that started off with a panic attack, that went into panic disorder/syndrome.

Through two round of CBT I was able to recover from the attacks and learn to manage my anxiety...along with lots of self-help, and the support of this community!:)

I wish you and everyone else the best in their journeys...there is hope!!

S.C.