Tips on how to manage excessive anxiety

While many people with anxiety disorders need psychotherapy or medications to get their condition under control, lifestyle changes and coping strategies can also make a difference, says Kabrick. — File illustration

Having occasional feelings of anxiety is a normal part of life, but people with anxiety disorders experience frequent and excessive anxiety, fear, terror and panic in everyday situations.

These feelings are unhealthy if they affect your quality of life and prevent you from functioning normally.