Anxiety is a very common psychological problem. In this blog post, I talk about the 7 most important facts about anxiety from prevalence to treatment.
🟧1. 50% of people experience anxiety at least once a month.
One of the most important facts about anxiety is that people who suffer from an anxiety disorder feel anxious in situations in which others move with ease. Many times, worried/anxious people avoid social events and environments that may cause additional stress.
Avoidance of these stressors can lead to serious mental disorders in the long term.
🟧2. 40-50% of people have anxiety symptoms at some point in their life.
🟧3. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety disorders rank 2nd after depression in terms of impairment of the ability to work and functioning.
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🟧4. If the anxiety is severe enough, it may require medical attention. However, the medicine itself helps temporarily by relieving the symptoms, but changes in thinking can be achieved with psychotherapy, which together with the medicine brings about the biggest changes.
🟧5. Anxiety is a very treatable condition. There are many effective treatment methods available, from psychological therapies to medications to lifestyle changes. Anxiety disorders can be treated with psychotherapy.
Among the therapeutic methods available are cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and acceptance and commitment (ACT) therapy.
A doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medication to relieve symptoms and prevent a recurrence. Commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications include antidepressants, benzodiazepines, buspirone, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), etc.
🟧6. Anxiety symptoms can also cause physical changes in the body, such as increased heart rate, sweating, and shortness of breath.
🟧7. If left untreated, anxiety can lead to depression, substance abuse, and even suicide.
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