Anxiety
It is normal for most people to experience anxiety from time to time as this helps us avoid undesirable consequences (e.g., it can be helpful to be anxious about being in a high place because we might fall). However, an anxiety disorder is where a person becomes unduly anxious about situations that are unlikely to cause significant harm. Anxiety affects thinking by reducing blood supply to the brain and distracting attention away from tasks at hand and towards stimuli that are perceived to be threatening. As such, people experiencing anxiety disorders may have functionally impaired memory functioning. (Contact us on 1300 224 331 to find out more)