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When we are stressed or anxious, the fight or flight anxiety response is triggered by one of our senses. So, anything we see, hear, smell, touch, taste or even imagine, could be perceived as something that will cause us harm, and be a threat to us.

This perceived threat or anxiety response may include a range of external stressors, such as work, money, family, time, etc.

When we are able to understand the fight and flight anxiety response, we are able to put effective tools and strategies in place to overcome it.

Do you become anxious at the thought of presenting or public speaking? Is this fear holding you back in your career, your education or your private life?

Perhaps you feel anxiety at the mere thought of speaking in public, maybe you feel completely overwhelmed at the very thought of standing in front of a crowd, possibly you are turning down opportunities to grow within your career? It could even be that it is costing you money if you are missing out on that promotion?

Many people often wonder when is the right time to begin therapy for anxiety. The truth is, it can vary from person to person and depends on how intensely you feel anxious about your experiences. How is anxiety is holding you back? 

Left unresolved, anxiety can spiral out of control and have a significant impact on relationships, work, school and family life.

When we are in a relationship, along with love and excitement, there is another emotion that may also show up unexpectedly, and that emotion is anxiety.

When we are feeling anxious specifically about our relationship, this is known as Relationship Anxiety Disorder. 

So what is Relationship Anxiety Disorder? Read on to find out more and understand some of the techniques used to overcome it ...

Anxiety can manifest in various ways including racing thoughts alongside physical sensations like dizziness, light-headedness and that feeling that you may be about to pass out. There is often a feeling of spinning or swaying, even when we're still.

The spinning feeling comes from within us, and it can feel quite unsettling.

There is good news however because anxiety and its symptoms are very manageable. Read more here.

Stress and anxiety are two very common emotional responses that impact everyone to some degree. While they may feel similar at times, it's helpful to understand the differences so you are able to manage them both effectively.

Here we learn about the differences between stress and anxiety and look at different types of anxiety disorders.