Overview
Anxiety is both a psychological and physiological state that is characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. The word “anxiety” comes from the Latin word “anxius” which means concerns and worries. It is something that is felt by each and every person at least once in their lifetime. However, there is a slight difference between normal anxious thoughts or feelings and serious psychiatric concern over anxiety.
Anxiety is the biological human response we experience when we are in threatening situations, feeling nervous, worried, or scared. Usually, anxiety is associated with thoughts about what could happen next.