Understanding Anxiety Ver. 2 | Page 9

Stress at work, school or other potentially high-pressure situations

Difficult relationship with a significant other, friend or family member

Big, life-changing decisions

Dealing with abuse, violence

Stressful events such as violence, abuse, or emotional trauma

A side effect of medication and drugs

Financial problems

Related issues such as depression, substance abuse, ADHD and eating disorders

Anxiety triggers can vary from person to person. Typically, anxiety begins in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood and occurs more often in women than men. Anxiety is usually a result of a variety of contributing factors, which could be related to: