How do you know if what you’re experiencing is more than everyday worry? Take our quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about the differences between being worried and having anxiety.
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Question 1 of 5
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Some anxiety is a normal and expected feeling to have in certain circumstances.
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Anxiety is a normal and expected feeling to have in certain circumstances. It’s our body’s way of telling us that something’s wrong, to help us focus and to take action to deal with the source of our stress. But if these thoughts and feeling become unhelpful and start to impact your life in a negative way, it may signal an anxiety disorder, and it should be evaluated by your doctor or healthcare professional.
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Anxiety is a normal and expected feeling to have in certain circumstances. It’s our body’s way of telling us that something’s wrong, to help us focus and to take action to deal with the source of our stress. But if these thoughts and feeling become unhelpful and start to impact your life in a negative way, it may signal an anxiety disorder, and it should be evaluated by your doctor or healthcare professional.
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One of the differences between experiencing everyday worry and having anxiety is that worry is more of a cognitive experience – typically inside your head alone – whereas anxiety has the following components:
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Along with the thoughts in your head, anxiety can also include emotional aspects – for example fear, guilt, sadness – and physiological responses, such as racing heart, upset stomach, tight chest, and more.
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Along with the thoughts in your head, anxiety can also include emotional aspects – for example fear, guilt, sadness – and physiological responses, such as racing heart, upset stomach, tight chest, and more.
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Anxiety is often long-standing, persistent and can feel difficult to control.
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With everyday worry, you can be motivated to think of solutions or actions for the problem. Everyday worry is often situation-specific and temporary – taking action or problem solving can resolve your worry or make you feel better.
Anxiety is often long-standing, persistent and can feel difficult to control. It is often more nebulous and vague. It may be a general belief that something is wrong, and it might be hard to think about solutions how to manage it.
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With everyday worry, you can be motivated to think of solutions or actions for the problem. Everyday worry is often situation-specific and temporary – taking action or problem solving can resolve your worry or make you feel better.
Anxiety is often long-standing, persistent and can feel difficult to control. It is often more nebulous and vague. It may be a general belief that something is wrong, and it might be hard to think about solutions how to manage it.
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Anxiety can have an impact on various aspects of your life.
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Everyday worry usually doesn’t interfere with your functioning. Anxiety tends to be a much more intense experience and can have an impact on various aspects of your life, for example sleep, appetite, relationships, work, social life and more.
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Everyday worry usually doesn’t interfere with your functioning. Anxiety tends to be a much more intense experience and can have an impact on various aspects of your life, for example sleep, appetite, relationships, work, social life and more.
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Stress is a normal human experience. Some of the things you can do to help you manage everyday worry or stress include:
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Check in with yourself
Stop, take in a few mindful breaths, and take a moment to ask yourself – how am I feeling at this moment? What’s on my mind? Practicing this throughout the day helps you increase your awareness of what’s actually contributing to the stress you’re feeling, which can help you manage it.Focus on the present
Focus on today and the present moment. Bringing yourself into the moment can help you make a conscious choice about what to do next. Focus what’s in your control – that is, today and the present moment.Ask for help or delegate
Asking for help at work or in your personal life can be difficult, but not asking for help can contribute to stress.Eat well, sleep well, and exercise
Research shows that diet, sleep and exercise have an impact on how we feel and how well we function mentally and emotionally, as well as physically.Incorrect
Check in with yourself
Stop, take in a few mindful breaths, and take a moment to ask yourself – how am I feeling at this moment? What’s on my mind? Practicing this throughout the day helps you increase your awareness of what’s actually contributing to the stress you’re feeling, which can help you manage it.Focus on the present
Focus on today and the present moment. Bringing yourself into the moment can help you make a conscious choice about what to do next. Focus what’s in your control – that is, today and the present moment.Ask for help or delegate
Asking for help at work or in your personal life can be difficult, but not asking for help can contribute to stress.Eat well, sleep well, and exercise
Research shows that diet, sleep and exercise have an impact on how we feel and how well we function mentally and emotionally, as well as physically.
This information is provided by Women’s College Hospital and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition. This document was last reviewed on: Jan 11, 2019
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