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: