My hands trembled, my words got stuck, and my body would freeze. Sometimes I was so paralysed I couldn’t even answer the phone.
Learn about anxiety, panic and worry
Understanding anxiety
What is anxiety? Learn about what anxiety is and how it feels. And when it can become a mental health problem.
Anxiety disorders
Find out about the most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorders. And how anxiety relates to some other mental health problems.
Symptoms of anxiety
Anxiety can affect both your body and your mind. And it can make life difficult. Find out more.
Causes of anxiety
Lots of things can cause anxiety. Find out about some of the most common, though everyone's experience is different.
Panic attacks
Panic attacks are sometimes called anxiety attacks. Learn about how they feel. Plus read our tips on how to deal with a panic attack.
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal anxiety is anxiety that you experience while you're pregnant or in the year after giving birth. Find out more.
Support for anxiety, panic and worry
How to manage anxiety and worry
Read our tips for things you can do to help manage your anxiety and worry.
Treatment for anxiety
Learn about the different treatments for anxiety. They include talking therapy and medication.
How to help someone who has anxiety
If someone you know is experiencing anxiety, find out how you can support them.
Useful contacts for anxiety
Find organisations that can help you if you're experiencing anxiety, panic or worry.
Your stories
Video: talking about anxiety
Watch Lewis, Polly, Faisal, Shelley and Brian talk about what living with anxiety problems feels like for them. And what helps them cope.
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Published: March 2026
Next review planned: March 2029
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