Anxiety and stress at a Glance
Most common causes
- Constant worry or overthinking
- Restlessness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Racing heart or tension
- Trouble concentrating
When to seek medical attention
- Worry that won't switch off
- Panic episodes
- Anxiety affecting work, study or relationships
- Avoiding everyday situations
- Persistent low mood alongside anxiety
Specialist: Dr Plabon Saikia · Psychiatry
What is Anxiety and stress?
Stress is a natural response to pressure, and a little of it is normal. Anxiety becomes something worth addressing when worry is frequent, hard to control, and starts to affect sleep, concentration, relationships or daily activities. It can also show up physically — a racing heart, tight chest, stomach upset or constant tension. These are real, common and treatable experiences. With the right support, most people feel significantly better, and reaching out early often makes recovery easier.
Common Causes
Ongoing Life Stress
- • Work or study pressure
- • Financial or family stress
- • Major life changes
Generalised Anxiety
- • Persistent worry about many things
- • Restlessness
- • Tiredness
- • Difficulty relaxing
Panic Episodes
- • Sudden intense fear
- • Racing heart
- • Breathlessness
- • Feeling of losing control
Sleep & Physical Symptoms
- • Trouble falling or staying asleep
- • Tension headaches
- • Stomach upset
- • Fatigue
Signs It's Time to Reach Out
- ▸ Worry or fear that you cannot control most days
- ▸ Panic attacks or sudden episodes of intense fear
- ▸ Sleep that is regularly disturbed by anxious thoughts
- ▸ Anxiety that stops you doing things you used to do
- ▸ Persistent low mood, hopelessness or loss of interest
- ▸ Physical symptoms (chest tightness, palpitations) with no medical cause found
If you ever have thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out for help immediately — speak to someone you trust, contact a doctor, or call a mental health helpline. You deserve support.
How Doctors Evaluate Anxiety and stress
A consultation is a calm, confidential conversation. It may include: understanding your symptoms, sleep, mood and daily life, ruling out physical causes (such as thyroid problems) when relevant, and agreeing a plan together. Support may involve practical coping strategies, talking therapy, lifestyle steps, and medication only when appropriate and discussed openly with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anxiety and stress Care in Guwahati
Patients from Beltola, GS Road, Dispur, Ganeshguri, Six Mile, Christian Basti, Zoo Road and Hengrabari can consult our Psychiatry specialist at Healthwrx. A calm, private and judgement-free space, close to home.
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Common Questions
When should someone get help for anxiety?
When worry is hard to control, causes panic episodes, disturbs sleep, or interferes with work, study or relationships.
Which doctor treats anxiety and stress?
A psychiatrist provides assessment and treatment for anxiety, stress and related mental health concerns.
Can anxiety be treated successfully?
Yes. Anxiety responds well to support, and most people improve significantly with the right help.