{"id":17455,"date":"2025-06-25T19:59:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/headspace.dk\/?p=17455"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:48:36","slug":"headspace-family-what-is-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/headspace.dk\/en\/headspace-family-vidensportal\/headspace-family-hvad-er-angst\/","title":{"rendered":"What is anxiety?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is anxiety?<\/h1><\/div>
\"Son<\/span><\/div>

Anxiety is a natural emotion that all people will experience at some point in their lives. It occurs when something feels dangerous and is a survival mechanism so that you can react to the potential danger.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although anxiety is natural, some people can experience anxiety in situations that shouldn't feel dangerous. For example, leaving home, talking to strangers or speaking in front of a crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people can recognize feeling nervous and anxious when speaking in front of a large crowd, but for some, the anxiety is so constant that it's called generalized anxiety. This means that the anxiety is more or less present all the time to a greater or lesser degree. Some also experience so-called panic anxiety, which is sudden and intense. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

What are the symptoms of anxiety?<\/h2><\/div>

The symptoms of anxiety can manifest psychologically, physically, as a general condition and\/or as an anxiety attack. <\/span><\/p>\n

Psychological symptoms can include anxiety, agitation, feeling trapped, suffocated or even paralyzed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Physical symptoms can include general malaise such as nausea and headaches. In this case, anxiety may be a more generalized condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

In an anxiety attack, you might see symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, body tension, high heart rate and dizziness. Some may also hyperventilate and become so unwell that they faint. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is always important to talk to your doctor if you experience these symptoms. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

What should I do if my bar experiences anxiety?<\/h2><\/div>

Having anxiety can feel lonely and shameful. That's why it's important that you treat your child or young person with understanding and care. At the same time, you shouldn't be overprotective and try to shield the anxiety, as this can perpetuate the anxiety pattern. It can be a very difficult balancing act as a parent. It's always a good idea to engage in a dialog, be open and curious so that the young person can see and feel that they are heard and accepted, listened to and not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also read more about anxiety at <\/span>Anxiety & Stress Association<\/a>. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you need someone to talk to, you can always <\/span>turn to headspace Family<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/strong><\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Source of information
\n<\/strong>The Psychiatry Foundation<\/a>
\nHealth and well-being<\/a>
\nPsychiatry<\/a>
\nAnxiety and stress<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":10959,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headspace-family-vidensportal"],"yoast_head":"\nHvad er angst? - headspace<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Det kan f\u00f8les ensomt og skamfuldt at have angst. 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