​You are not alone, according to Anxiety UK

“Anxiety disorders are very common. In a survey covering Great Britain, 1 in 6 adults had experienced some form of ‘neurotic health problem’ in the previous week. 
The most common neurotic disorders were anxiety and depressive disorders. More than 1 in 10 people are likely to have a ‘disabling anxiety disorder’ at some stage in their life. An estimated 13% of the adult population will develop a specific form of anxiety known as a phobia at some point in their life.”

“Anxiety is a normal emotion and we would not look to ‘cure’ it. There are many occasions where anxiety is helpful and useful. Lots of factors can help you to control your feelings of anxiety, a combination of therapy, medication and self help strategies can help anybody affected by anxiety overcome their disorder and reach a point where they control their anxiety rather than the anxiety controlling them and affecting their quality of life.

Many people who contact Anxiety UK are hoping to be told of a revolutionary medication or quick fix therapy technique that will rid them of their anxiety overnight.
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No such treatment exists, and it is often this realisation, that the answer of recovery lies within oneself, that starts people off on that road to recovery.”

​​3) Reframe your response to anxiety. Anxiety and excitement produce the same reaction in the body - sweating, breathing rapidly, increased heartbeat. Instead of saying I’m anxious start saying I’m excited.


​What advice do you have for people who get anxious?