Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, estimated to affect over 40 million adults, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. In addition to pharmaceutical interventions, many other therapies can help people improve their neurophysiology and overall mental health.
Common symptoms of anxiety include: Restlessness, feeling on edge
Easily fatigued
Irritability, emotional instability
Inability to control feelings of worry
Excessive feelings of worry
Insomnia, restless sleep, sleep issues
Breathlessness, excessive sweating
Desire to avoid things that trigger anxious feelings Anxiety disorders diagnosable by health care professionals include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and other forms of anxiety.