Some that are often confused with PTSD are:

PTSD symptoms are generally grouped into four types: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, and changes in physical and emotional reactions.

Untreated PTSD from any trauma is unlikely to disappear and can contribute to chronic pain, depression, drug and alcohol abuse and sleep problems that impede a person’s ability to work and interact with others.

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Panic Disorder.

Inflammation in Your Gut is the Root Cause of Your Anxiety The imbalance in our gut bacteria leads to chemical changes that cross into our brain and provoke anxiety, panic, memory impairment, and other mood disorders.

Dr Kapur lists the things you can incorporate in your life to make coping with anxiety easier:

1. Learn about your disorder.
2. Stick to your treatment plan.
3. Take action and learn what triggers your anxiety.
4. Keep a journal—share what causes you stress and what makes you feel better.
5. Join an anxiety support group.

Tips for identifying triggers

1. Start a journal. Write down when your anxiety is noticeable and record what you think might have led to the trigger.
2. Work with a therapist. Some anxiety triggers can be difficult to identify, but a mental health specialist has training that can help you.
3. Be honest with yourself.

Anxiety can be caused by a variety of things: stress, genetics, brain chemistry, traumatic events, or environmental factors. Symptoms can be reduced with anti-anxiety medication. But even with medication, people may still experience some anxiety or even panic attacks.

What causes stress?

1. being under lots of pressure.
2. facing big changes.
3. worrying about something.
4. not having much or any control over the outcome of a situation.
5. having responsibilities that you’re finding overwhelming.
6. not having enough work, activities or change in your life.
7. times of uncertainty.

BEHAVIOURAL SIGNS

1. No time for relaxation or pleasurable activities.
2. Prone to accidents, forgetfulness.
3. Increased reliance on alcohol, smoking, caffeine, recreational or illegal drugs.
4. Becoming a workaholic.
5. Poor time management and/or poor standards of work.
6. Absenteeism.
7. Self neglect/change in appearance.
8. Social withdrawal.