Anxiety (Working Adults)

Anxiety is our body's natural response to stress. However, when feelings are extreme and persist for a long time, one may have anxiety disorder.

Specific Symptoms

Panic Disorder

• Fear of losing control and/or dying

• Maladaptive change in behaviour to avoid having panic attacks

• Panic attacks

• Persistent concern or worry about future panic attacks and their consequences

  
  

Agoraphobia

• Intense fear or anxiety that is out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the agoraphobic situations

  
  

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Difficulties concentrating

• Fatigue

• Irritability

• Muscle tension

• Restlessness or feeling on edge

• Sleep disturbance

Social Phobia/ Social Anxiety Disorder

• Blushing or stammering when trying to speak

• Feeling like your mind has gone blank

General Risk Factors

• Hereditary or genetic factors

• Gender (females are more prone to anxiety issues than males)

• Temperamental traits of shyness or behavioural inhibition in childhood

• Some physical health conditions, such as thyroid problems or heart arrhythmias, or caffeine or other substances/medications, can produce or aggravate anxiety symptoms; a physical health examination is helpful in the evaluation of a possible anxiety disorder

  
  

Generalised Risk Factors

• Difficulties concentrating

• Fatigue

• Irritability

• Muscle tension

• Restlessness or feeling on edge

• Sleep disturbance

  
  

Staff Risk Factors

• Unsupportive workplace environments

• Financial burden

• Overly-demanding job scopes

• Studies indicate a higher risk of anxiety for blue-collar workers

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Written by: Natalie Loh | Designed by: Tan Khai Teng | Edited by: Jonathan Kuek