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    How do I treat anxiety when there seems to be no cause?

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    I seem to have constant physical feelings of fear. As if someone has jumped out from behind a door and given me a fright. I have been to the ER twice due to chest pain and high blood pressure and am only in my early 30s. I also have dearealization and dizziness.

    I am sure it is anxiety, but have no idea where it has come from, but seems to be becoming progressively worse. Some days I feel the only place that is comfortable is locked in my bedroom! I get very frustrated with myself as I have always been a fairly down to earth person, and a bit of a problem solver so not knowing where to start in fixing this makes the days very hard.
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    Alysha Coleman

    Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor, Psychologist

    Alysha is the Primary Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Institute for Healthy Living, a clinical psychology practice in Bondi Junction. Alysha has worked with … View Profile

    It is common to feel confused and frustrated when experiencing anxiety. Many people beat themselves up about it, believing it to somehow be “my fault”. 

    However, there is no single cause for anxiety. We know that a tendency to experience anxiety is carried in your genes. In most people, developing pronounced anxiety symptoms is the results of a combination of environmental and biological factors. For example, we know that a tendency to experience anxiety can be inherited. Then, a simple stressful event can trigger anxiety symptoms. Brain chemistry and personality styles may also play a role.

    Knowing the factors that contributed to your anxiety developing is not a critical element of recovery. It is important that you seek help from a Psychologist or other mental health professional who can help you identify the factors that are ‘keeping your anxiety going’. Then, you can learn skills to break the cycle and reduce your symptoms. 

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