Dealing with anxiety

Learn more about anxiety – how common it is, as well as the signs and symptoms of anxiety. Discover when normal worry becomes anxiety and find effective coping strategies.

Have you felt intensely nervous, fearful or panicked when faced with social situations or events? If these feelings are persistent and recurring, you may be experiencing some of the symptoms and signs of social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. 

You may have seen or heard the phrase high functioning anxiety more and more lately, but what does it mean? High-functioning anxiety describes those who experience many of the signs and symptoms of anxiety but contrary to the stereotype, seem to cope well with life and are often successful.