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Anxiety is different from fear.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fear is generally about something outside of oneself that can be clearly identified whether\u00a0 situational or a concrete object. When you are anxious you can\u2019t specify what you are anxious about – and the focus is more internal than external.<\/p>\n

Anxiety comes in different forms and levels of intensity<\/p>\n

It can range from a slight twinge of uneasiness to a full-blown panic attack. A degree of anxiety is appropriate and to be expected as part of a normal response to the challenges of modern lifestyles – such as some anxiety before an exam or a job interview.<\/p>\n

Anxiety disorders\u00a0are distinguished from normal anxiety because they involve anxiety that is 1) more intense, 2) lasts longer (persisting well after the stressful situation has passed), and 3) leads to avoidance of situations or objects that interfere with your life.<\/p>\n

A programme for managing anxiety might include physical, behavioural, emotional and mental interventions.<\/p>\n

Physical:<\/strong><\/p>\n