Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. For example, going to a job interview or giving a speech on the first day of school may cause some people to feel fearful and nervous. But if your feelings of anxiety are extreme, last for at least 6 months, and are interfering with your life, you may have an anxiety disorder. What are the types of anxiety disorders? Anxiety is a vital part of several different disorders. These include: Panic disorder. This means you experience recurring panic attacks at unexpected times. Phobia. This is an excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. Social anxiety disorder. This is an extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. This means you have recurring irrational thoughts that lead you to perform specific, repeated behaviours. Separation anxiety disorder. This means you have a fear of being away from home or your loved ones. Illness anxiety disorder. This is anxiety about your health (formerly called hypochondria). In addition, a number of mental health and medical conditions may feature anxiety as a symptom. These include: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is anxiety following a traumatic event. Major depressive disorders. A strong relationship exists between depression and anxiety. Chronic disease. Managing conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes may result in anxiety symptoms. Inflammatory conditions. Anxiety can lead to chronic inflammation and diseases such as arthritis Substance use disorders: many people with anxiety may try to self-medicate to help manage their symptoms. Symptoms of anxiety can include: anxious thoughts or beliefs that are difficult to control restlessness trouble concentrating difficulty falling asleep fatigue irritability unexplained aches and pains Your anxiety symptoms might be different from someone else’s. That’s why it’s essential to know how anxiety can present itself. Homoeopathic remedies for panic attacks and anxiety If you have anxiety and want to try homeopathy despite limited scientific evidence, here are some treatments you may want to try. Note that these recommendations are made by the homeopathy industry, and not mainstream doctors. Aconite Homeopathy practitioners recommend aconite for intense, sudden anxiety, panic, or fear. Panic could be connected to past trauma. Symptoms of this type of panic include dry skin, dry mouth, and fast heartbeat. Argentum nitricum This is sometimes recommended for people with anxiety that is due to uncertainty. This includes claustrophobia, hypochondria, fear of heights, or fear of everyday things. Uncertainty-based anxiety could be accompanied with digestive disturbance, like diarrhea, and sweets cravings. Arsenicum album This is purported to be for anxiety due to fear of loneliness, darkness, or being imperfect. People with this type of anxiety fear being alone and may relieve anxiety through control or criticism of others. They may also feel cold often. Calcarea carbonica Those who need calcarea may be similar to those who could benefit from arsenicum. They develop fear of breaking out of any safe routine. Anxiety worsens when plans are changed, and they show difficulty in “going with the flow.” Gelsemium This is for people facing anxiety due to feelings of inadequacy. People with this type of anxiety are often timid and shaky. They may experience agoraphobia, avoid crowds or public speaking, and be vulnerable to fainting. They often also desire solitude and avoid insistent pressure from other people.