Swantek said, noting “they’re having trouble leaving the house, they’re having trouble getting work done, participating in the activities they would normally want to participate.
“Everyone at some point or another in their life has anxiety or stress. It’s a normal part of our daily living. When we begin to consider it a disease or an illness is when that anxiety is interfering with a person’s everyday functioning,” Dr. Swantek said, noting “they’re having trouble leaving the house, they’re having trouble getting work done, participating in the activities they would normally want to participate.