Ahh,... so much to blog about when it comes to mental health but such little time to devote to writing! So..... I thought my next blog should be about something very common that millions of people experience and live with on a daily basis. Anxiety is one of the most common issues facing Americans these days. Everything from Generalized Anxiety Disorder to panic attacks fall under the category of anxiety. Some people may experience mild anxiety and exhibit symptoms such as worry, dread, fear, rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms or even hyperventilation. Some individuals learn to manage their anxiety while others find that it interferes with their daily functioning including work, school, social activities and relationships.
It's easy to assume that those who struggle with severe anxiety (to the point of interference with daily life) might be lacking some essential developmental skill or either have "learned" to "let things bother them," but nothing could be further from the truth! Anxiety isn't prejudiced, biased, racist or even hypocritical. It can (and does) affect all different ethnicities, races, both genders and crosses all age spans. There is no secret formula to determine who will and will not suffer from anxiety.
Some symptoms of anxiety can include excessive worry and tension, irritibality, muscle tension, headaches, sweating, difficulty concentrating, nausea and/or vomiting, tiredness, trouble falling or staying asleep, trembling or thoughts of impending doom or death.
If you find yourself experiencing severe anxiety to the point that it has begun to interfere with daily life..... please know that it is ok to GET HELP. You may not be able to always manage anxiety on your own. Those who think less of you for seeking help are not worth mentioning in this blog and for others... they can most likely relate to the situation you find yourself in. Help can range from seeing a psychiatrist for medication treatment or seeing a therapist for possible cognitive behavioral therapy.
Above all, if you are suffering with severe anxiety (or even mild anxiety) devote some time to yourself and find a way to address and manage your anxiety. Yes, that is correct.... I used the word MANAGE, because this is what you will need to do to address your anxiety since their is no magic formula to "get rid" of these symptom. However, please know that they can be managed, there IS help and it is OK to seek it out if you feel you need to.
It's easy to assume that those who struggle with severe anxiety (to the point of interference with daily life) might be lacking some essential developmental skill or either have "learned" to "let things bother them," but nothing could be further from the truth! Anxiety isn't prejudiced, biased, racist or even hypocritical. It can (and does) affect all different ethnicities, races, both genders and crosses all age spans. There is no secret formula to determine who will and will not suffer from anxiety.
Some symptoms of anxiety can include excessive worry and tension, irritibality, muscle tension, headaches, sweating, difficulty concentrating, nausea and/or vomiting, tiredness, trouble falling or staying asleep, trembling or thoughts of impending doom or death.
If you find yourself experiencing severe anxiety to the point that it has begun to interfere with daily life..... please know that it is ok to GET HELP. You may not be able to always manage anxiety on your own. Those who think less of you for seeking help are not worth mentioning in this blog and for others... they can most likely relate to the situation you find yourself in. Help can range from seeing a psychiatrist for medication treatment or seeing a therapist for possible cognitive behavioral therapy.
Above all, if you are suffering with severe anxiety (or even mild anxiety) devote some time to yourself and find a way to address and manage your anxiety. Yes, that is correct.... I used the word MANAGE, because this is what you will need to do to address your anxiety since their is no magic formula to "get rid" of these symptom. However, please know that they can be managed, there IS help and it is OK to seek it out if you feel you need to.
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