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Everyone feelsanxiousfrom time to time.
Most people occasionally worry about things like work, school, finances, family, friends, or health.
Chronic anxiety is a form of anxiety that persists for a very long time.
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Types of Chronic Anxiety
Several different types of anxiety disorders can cause chronic anxiety.
They include:
Chronic anxiety is most often sparked by generalized anxiety says Dr. Daramus.
However, she notes the anxiety symptoms can change over time.
Symptoms may also vary depending on which pop in of anxiety disorder you have.
Causes of Chronic Anxiety
Chronic anxiety often stems from a combination of factors.
Treating Chronic Anxiety
There are many ways to treat chronic anxiety, Dr. Daramus says.
Therapy and medication are some of the most common approaches.
Therapy
Therapycan help you manage anxious thoughts and eliminate or reduce panic.
Dr. Erasmus shares some of her favorites:
Recap
Chronic anxiety can be hard to live with.
It can cause you to experiencephysicaland emotional symptoms that can make itdifficult for you to function.
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