And to help you take even better care of yourself, we spoke with psychologist Julliana Diniz<\/strong>, who answered some essential questions about the topic.<\/p>\n What are the signs that indicate anxiety is becoming more than normal and requires professional support?<\/strong><\/p>\n “When we notice anxiety symptoms becoming more intense, occurring very frequently, and especially interfering with our daily activities, we need to assess whether professional support is necessary.<\/em><\/p>\n Symptoms such as anticipatory, very negative and catastrophic thoughts; shortness of breath, palpitations, and persistent feelings of nervousness are warning signs that anxiety may be going beyond normal levels.”<\/em><\/p>\n What can I do in my daily life to relieve anxiety attacks or prevent them from happening?<\/strong><\/p>\n “During an anxiety attack:<\/em><\/p>\n Remember: an anxiety attack can be frightening, but it passes and is harmless.<\/em><\/p>\n Maintaining a routine that includes physical activity and good sleep hygiene can help us prevent anxiety attacks in our daily lives.”<\/em><\/p>\n How can I differentiate anxiety from other emotional problems, such as stress or depression?<\/strong><\/p>\n “Anxiety is characterized by a pattern of excessive worry and fear. An anxious person constantly worries about the future and always feels as though they are on alert for bad situations.<\/em><\/p>\n However, we know that emotional issues can overlap, and we may experience symptoms of more than one psychological condition.<\/em><\/p>\n If you want to better understand your symptoms and, above all, treat them, seek an evaluation from a mental health professional.”<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ironglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/understand-your-anxiety-en-840x315.webp\")
<\/p>\n\n