Free-Floating Anxiety

Free-Floating Anxiety is an all-encompassing fear that does not have any specific cause. It is usually a manifestation of generalized anxiety disorder.

People with pointless anxiety experience a constant feeling of worry, tension and anticipation of danger, even when there is no objective reason for fear. They describe their condition as "excitement for no reason."

Pointless anxiety can occur at any time and last for a day or a week. It interferes with normal functioning and concentration. People with such anxiety often complain of irritability, trouble sleeping, and muscle tension.

The cause of pointless anxiety is considered to be an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, in particular serotonin. For treatment, psychotherapy and drug treatment with antidepressants or tranquilizers are used.



There are several subtypes of anxiety disorder, such as social anxiety disorder and phobias. However, there is another subtype of this disorder that can be particularly difficult to treat and understand. This is an unhealthy anxiety that has no clear cause. It's called "free-floating anxiety" or "in-place