Dr. Ellie Cannon was approached by a patient who wakes up every morning in a state of increased anxiety. During the day, the level of anxiety is somewhat smoothed out, but the next morning it rises again, and is especially strong when the woman is in the company of other people.
It is extremely important to distinguish between normal emotions that we experience on a daily basis and mental problems. There is one key difference: people with mental disorders experience their symptoms for no apparent reason. Extreme anxiety or longing develops without any trigger. In the case of panic or anxiety, you can talk about a condition called generalized anxiety disorder.
To combat it, it is important to choose activities that can distract you. But if the symptoms increase during socialization, that is, when communicating with other people, then they must be dealt with. First of all, qualified psychotherapy is required, one of the promising areas of which is cognitive-behavioral therapy. These are various online programs or face-to-face meetings with a psychologist, both alone and in groups.
Depending on the severity of your symptoms, your GP may recommend antidepressants or antipsychotics. If the symptoms do not disappear or become less pronounced, then something more intense will be required. For example, a meeting with a qualified psychologist, or even a psychotherapist. Some people refuse to take pills, considering it shameful, but they do so in vain, because drugs can help cope with symptoms. (READ MORE) 
Ellie Cannon Medicine staff consulting physician Mail on Sunday and Mailonline