• Anxiety is aroused by a number of factors: — external situations (viewing the nightly news, a fast-paced lifestyle) — physical well-being (lack of sleep, blood sugar imbalance) — modeling (parents who were highly anxious) — trauma (in situations that may be similar to experiences of the past that caused great pain) • Anxiety’s symptoms can include inability to relax, tense feelings, rapid heartbeat, dry mouth, increased blood pressure, jumpiness or feeling faint, excessive perspiring, feeling clammy,