Anxiety
No one is happy all the time. Everyone has days when they feel down, it is totally normal not to be okay all the time. With anxiety, we can feel really down sometimes and begin to worry a lot about little things.
What is anxiety?
Here are some of the ways that you can recognise anxiety.
Phobias
Phobias are fears about things which might cause next to no danger to a person.
Panic attacks
Panic attacks are sudden bursts of fear which have no obvious reason or may seem unclear at the time. These can have a lot of physical reactions.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is the most well-known form of anxiety. It is usually a behaviour that we need to repeat, which seems unreasonable or unnecessary. But there are other generalised anxieties, such as constant tiredness, irritability, tense muscles, and even feeling on edge all the time.
If this all seems very familiar to you, we recommend that you speak to your parents, doctor, or cardiologist and tell them how you are feeling. People are out there to help and want to help you put these worries into perspective so you can continue to live your life.
Stress
Explore practical tips to manage stress, like breathing exercises, reframing negativity, and building healthy routines to regain control.
Get involved
Make a difference in the lives of heart families! Whether you’d like to fundraise, volunteer, or become a corporate partner, there are so many ways to get involved with CHT.
News and community
Stay connected with everything happening at Children’s Heartbeat Trust—from heart families’ inspiring stories to updates on our programmes and upcoming events.