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Anxiety 

Anxiety is a natural human response to when we are worried, tense or afraid of the things that are about to happen or what we think might happen in the future. 

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Facts & Figures 

  • 8.2 million anxiety cases occurred in 2013 [1]

  • In England, women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety [2]

  • 64% of young people showed abnormal levels of anxiety compared to depression [3]

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Signs 

  • Restless 

  • Feeling on edge 

  • Difficult to concentrate 

  • Irritable 

  • Panic attacks 

  • Avoiding social situations 

  • Having a dry mouth

  • Trembling

  • Feeling faint/dizzy

  • Stomach cramps and/or diarrhoea/needing to pee more than usual

  • Sweating more than usual

  • Wobbly legs

  • Low appetite 

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Treating Anxiety 

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  1. Talk to your GP

GP can offer you a variety of help and provide you with a routine check up. ​​

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2. Self-Care 

Self-Care is very important. We offer Koco Time which is time you dedicate for yourself. There are also mindfulness apps that would help you such as Calm and Headspace. 

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3. Talking Therapy 

Talking to a therapist can help you get to the root of what is causing your anxiety.

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4. Medication 

Doctors might suggest medication that you can take alongside therapy to help your symptoms. ​

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Who you can contact other than GP: 

 

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Reference: 

  • [1] Fineberg NA, Haddad PM, Carpenter L, Gannon B, Sharpe R, Young AH, et al. The size, burden and cost of disorders of the brain in the UK. J Psychopharmacol [Internet]. 2013 Sep [cited 2020 August 2];27(9):761–70. Available from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

  • [2] Martin-Merino, E., Ruigomez, A., Wallander, M., Johansson, S. and GarciaRodriguez, L. (2009). Prevalence, incidence, morbidity and treatment patterns in a cohort of patients diagnosed with anxiety in UK primary care. Family Practice, 27(1), pp.9-16.

  • [3] Vizard T, Pearce N, Davis J, Sadler K, Ford T, Goodman R, et al. Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017: Emotional disorders [Internet]. 2018 [cited 2020 August 7]. Available from: digital.nhs.uk

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