{"id":2553,"date":"2026-06-17T11:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T09:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/what-is-anxiety\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:57:55","slug":"what-is-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/what-is-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Anxiety?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Anxiety is an emotion and a physical reaction that arises from our thoughts. Sometimes these reactions occur in intense, short periods and at specific times, while other times they are constantly present. <\/p>\n<p>Anxiety may manifest in specific situations, such as in social contexts, when you are away from home, or when you need to perform a certain type of task. You might also generally experience persistent anxiety, restlessness, and worries. For example, you might worry about forgetting or overlooking something, or about yourself or a loved one being seriously ill.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/behandling-af-angst\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Get Treatment for Anxiety<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 36; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"43.2px\">What Is Anxiety?<\/h2>\n<p>Anxiety can manifest in many different ways, and many people with anxiety experience negative worries that cycle endlessly and demand a lot of energy. Some also experience physical reactions such as heart palpitations, restlessness, and sleep problems. <\/p>\n<p>Do you experience anxiety, or do you have many worries that negatively consume you? Then <a href=\"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/behandling-af-angst\/\">anxiety treatment with a psychologist<\/a> who understands these issues can be a great help, allowing you to let go of negative thoughts that fill and mentally drain your energy. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Anxiety is a widespread psychological disorder that we can all recognize. It can be described as ordinary worries or fears that escalate and become extremely overwhelming. Anxiety is a natural reaction to something that feels dangerous, and when anxiety escalates, one may experience <b>cognitive symptoms<\/b> such as:  <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">negative thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">overworrying<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">difficulty concentrating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.27px;\">Some may also experience <b>physical symptoms<\/b> such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.27px;\">restlessness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.27px;\">heart palpitations<\/span><\/li>\n<li>cold sweats<\/li>\n<li>sleep difficulties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As anxiety becomes more and more pervasive, you also risk it becoming increasingly disruptive to your daily life. For example, it might start to limit your ability to be with others and whom you spend time with, or perhaps you begin to avoid certain things or situations. Anxiety can therefore, in the long run, reduce energy and concentration, lead to low self-esteem, and affect social life and school\/work life.  <\/p>\n<p><b>Anxiety can arise when one is under stress.<\/b> Therefore, anxiety is often a symptom of other psychological and physical illnesses. If anxiety begins to prevent you from doing things you want to do or usually do, and to isolate you from the outside world, you should seek professional help. <\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">How Does Anxiety Feel?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The feeling of anxiety can vary depending on how often it is experienced and in what situation it appears. The most common forms of anxiety are visible as nervousness and restlessness. It can especially emerge in stressful situations, where one will feel discomfort. Anxiety can also appear multiple times daily, in which case it may be necessary to determine whether it is ordinary anxiety or a worsened condition that may require help to manage.   <\/p>\n<p>There are several different anxiety disorders, and they can all vary in severity and extent. Many people who experience anxiety can recognize symptoms from more than one anxiety disorder. Symptoms also vary depending on the specific type of anxiety disorder. Here are the most common anxiety disorders:   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generalized anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Phobias<\/li>\n<li>Panic disorder<\/li>\n<li>Social phobia<\/li>\n<li>Health anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Exam and performance anxiety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Causes It?<\/h2>\n<p>Several different factors influence whether one develops an anxiety disorder. In some cases, there is a clear triggering stressor or event, and in other cases, the disorder can appear out of the blue. <\/p>\n<p>Biological, social, and psychological factors can all play a role in the development of an anxiety disorder. Often, stressful and demanding life circumstances directly precede the onset of the anxiety disorder. This could be, for example, illness, work-related stress, or changes in family situations.  <\/p>\n<h3>Typical Signs of Anxiety<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleep problems<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Heart palpitations<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness<\/li>\n<li>Chest tightness<\/li>\n<li>Stomach pain<\/li>\n<li>Breathing problems<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n<li>Irritability<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Muscle and joint pain<\/li>\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>Dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding social interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For some, anxiety can be constantly present, and for others, specific situations trigger it. It&#8217;s not always clear why anxiety arises in certain situations, such as on the bus or when with others. With anxiety treatment from a psychologist, you will discover that there is always a cause for anxiety, and it can always be addressed.  <\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Don&#8217;t Let Anxiety Take Control of Your Life<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you experience symptoms of anxiety, it is important to seek help, for example, by contacting your doctor or a psychologist. Recognizing the condition is a crucial prerequisite for addressing it \u2013 the sooner, the better. <\/p>\n<p>If anxiety is not treated, it tends to grow larger and larger, and eventually, you may find yourself in a situation where you are &#8216;friends&#8217; with anxiety because it has taken over so much of your identity.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, anxiety can be treated. For example, with professional psychological treatment from me in Hiller\u00f8d. With my many years of experience, I can help you break free from anxiety so that it no longer controls your life.  <\/p>\n<h2>Get Rid of Your Anxiety<\/h2>\n<p>As a psychologist, I often meet adults and young people who desire a life where anxiety, worries, and fear do not control them. Anxiety tends to inhibit and restrict. Normal everyday situations can suddenly seem overwhelming. Anxiety can therefore become so pervasive that it affects how one functions in certain situations.   <\/p>\n<p>Anxiety affects thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It appears when you least want it, and it can be difficult to get rid of. <\/p>\n<p>When I work with people with anxiety, I truly see how anxiety can come in many forms and how it can affect a person. Sometimes anxiety stands alone, and other times it arises in connection with other conditions such as stress and depression. Let me help you so you can break free from your anxiety.  <\/p>\n<h2>Good Advice You Can Follow Yourself<\/h2>\n<p>Even if anxiety symptoms feel intense and very unpleasant, there are things you can do to get rid of them.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><b>Here are some suggestions for areas you can start with today:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure to exercise<\/li>\n<li>Eat healthy and cut down on sugar, alcohol, and caffeine<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to optimize your sleep<\/li>\n<li>Get to know your anxiety by reading as much as you can about having anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Talk about your anxiety with someone you trust<\/li>\n<li>Take long walks<\/li>\n<li>Get therapy from a professional therapist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you want to learn to control your anxiety instead of the other way around? Then <a href=\"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/behandling-af-angst\/\">professional help from a psychologist<\/a> might be for you. Here you will also receive a range of different tools and techniques that can help you manage being in anxiety, engage in anxiety-provoking things, and not let it be a barrier to the life that is important to you.  <\/p>\n<p>In the treatment of anxiety, cognitive therapy is often used along with other methods such as hypnosis, meditation forms, or visualization techniques. In collaboration with the psychologist, you will experience gaining more energy and joy in everyday life, which you may not have felt for a long time. <\/p>\n<h2>Contact Us Today and Book a Treatment Session<\/h2>\n<p>Has anxiety started to take up more and more space in your life? As <a href=\"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/licensed-clinical-psychologist-in-hilleroed-new\/\">psychologists in Hiller\u00f8d<\/a>, we are ready when you feel the time is right to take the big step of working with your anxiety. Through anxiety treatment, many of our clients experience gaining greater freedom, which makes it possible to move forward in situations that were previously stuck.  <\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about anxiety treatment or anything else, you are welcome to contact me by phone at 20 14 70 71 or send an email to <a href=\"mailto:info@p-enigma.dk\">info@p-enigma.dk<\/a> to learn more about how you can become free from your anxiety.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/behandling-af-angst\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Get Psychological Help for Anxiety<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2541,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[115,135,136],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-stress-2","category-anxiety"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2553"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2553\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2555,"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2553\/revisions\/2555"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}