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Podcast: What is Anxiety?

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3 min read

Anxiety is worry. It is worrying about the “what-ifs” of life, worrying about things going wrong, feeling like you are in danger. When you have anxiety, you worry frequently and it is often about things that you don’t need to spend time worrying about.

In this episode of the Shine Together podcast, Alex Brosowsky defines anxiety and details some of the effects that anxiety disorders can have.

He explores the three types of anxiety disorders:

  • Social anxiety disorder
  • Panic disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder

Listen now to learn about the different anxiety disorders, and make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

The Shine Together podcast helps families of children with complex challenges enjoy everyday moments together. Host Alex Brosowsky, Head of The Quaker School at Horsham, gives listeners practical and enjoyable ideas for family fun, school smarts, social situations and more. The goal: to help you overcome daily challenges and appreciate life’s shining moments. Subscribe today!

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