What is
Unspecified Anxiety Disorder?

Having an unspecified anxiety disorder is a mental health issue that can impact individuals in different ways. Understanding and addressing it through therapy can lead to improved well-being and quality of life.

What Is It?

Unspecified anxiety disorder is diagnosed when a person experiences significant anxiety symptoms that do not clearly fit into a specific anxiety category. It recognises the distress and impairment caused by anxiety without meeting full criteria for conditions like generalised anxiety or panic disorder.

Common Experiences

People may feel constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or restless without knowing exactly why. Physical symptoms like racing heart, sweating, or trouble sleeping are common. The anxiety may shift in focus or lack a clear trigger, making it harder to explain or manage.

How It Can Affect You

Unspecified anxiety can interfere with daily tasks, relationships, and overall wellbeing. The uncertainty around its cause may increase frustration or fear. Therapy, particularly cognitive-behavioural therapy, helps identify patterns, reduce physical symptoms, and build personalised coping strategies to manage anxiety more effectively.