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At one time or another, whether it’s because of work, family or social situations, almost everyone may feel anxious or stressed out. While these feelings are normal and common, when they begin to impact your daily activities and relationships it may be something that requires attention and/or medical help.
Anxiety may trigger intense negative thoughts and feelings, panic attacks and withdrawal from usual activities. The most common types of stressors that bring people in for treatment include: social stress, environmental stress, physical stress and the stress associated with the way we perceive our ability to handle these stressors.
A common question asked by those who seek treatment for anxiety is: Will I ever feel normal again? The experts at the Psychologist Departments NorthShore encourage patients to follow three steps to overcome their anxiety and return to a more “normal” lifestyle: