What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the UK, affecting around 1 in 5 people at any one time. While some degree of anxiety is a normal human response to stress and perceived threats, anxiety becomes a clinical problem when it is excessive, persistent and interfering with day-to-day life.
There are several distinct anxiety disorders, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Health Anxiety, and specific phobias. Each presents differently and responds to different treatment approaches — which is why expert psychiatric assessment is so important.
Dr Sivasanker provides comprehensive evaluation and personalised, evidence-based treatment for all forms of anxiety disorder.
Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety
Excessive Worry
Persistent, uncontrollable worry about multiple topics, disproportionate to the actual situation.
Physical Symptoms
Racing heart, shortness of breath, chest tightness, trembling, sweating and dizziness are common physical manifestations.
Sleep Problems
Difficulty falling or staying asleep, often due to a racing mind and inability to 'switch off'.
Avoidance
Avoiding situations, places or activities that trigger anxiety — which can significantly restrict daily life.
Intrusive Thoughts
Recurring, unwanted thoughts that are difficult to control, often about harm, catastrophe or embarrassment.
Irritability
Heightened irritability and difficulty concentrating — anxiety is physically and mentally exhausting.