ANXIETY is something that everyone experiences from time to time, but for some people it can become pervasive and excessive. This is a condition which doctors are having to deal with more and more, and has also been a feature during periods of lockdown. Anxiety in adults and young adults is characterised by persistent, excessive worry.

If the problem just started and ended with a worry, it might not be such a big deal. However, people with what is termed generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) get bogged down as one worry leads to another and another.