How to Diagnose Anxiety
Anxiety is a common problem for many people. However, when it becomes chronic and disrupts your daily lives, it is important to visit a healthcare provider. Since symptoms of anxiety are commonly seen in many other diseases, a doctor may use different tests to eliminate the possible causes. After ruling out other conditions, you may need to visit a psychiatrist or psychologist to make an official diagnosis. In general, anxiety is diagnosed when you have:
– Excessive anxiety on most days over the last 6 months.
– Difficulty controlling anxiety or worry.
– Muscle tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, restlessness, and sleep issues on most days over the last 6 months.
– Anxiety that is not triggered by other physical or mental problems.
– Anxiety that leads to significant impairment or distress in daily life. [5]
