Anxiety

Definition

Anxiety is distress or uneasiness of the mind caused by a fear of danger or misfortune.

Statistics

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in America. Over 19 million people suffer from this disorder. This shows how worldwide this illness is. As shown in studies, women suffer from anxiety twice as more than men. Anxiety sufferers see an average of 5 doctors before being successfully diagnosed. 5% of Australians experience anxiety so bad that it affects every aspect of their lives. 

Causes

Anxiety is often triggered by stress in our lives. We can make our self anxious by negative self talk. Genetics can also have a role in causing anxiety. Anxiety and panic attacks are among the most common negative reactions to cannabis.

Symptoms

Symptoms in which anxiety can cause are:

-          Back pain

-          Stiffness

-          Tension

-          Pressure

-          Soreness

-          Weight loss or weight gain

-          Headaches

-          Diarrhea

-          Trembling

Treatment

Anxiety can be treated by learning to manage stress, learning a variety of relaxation techniques and looking after your physical appearance. Cannabis is often used to relieve anxiety. Also, cognitive-behavior therapy and exposure therapy can be used to treat this mental illness.

-          Cognitive-behavior therapy – when used in anxiety disorder treatment, cognitive-behavior therapy helps you indentify and challenge the negative thinking patterns and irrational beliefs that are fueling your anxiety,

-          Exposure therapy – in exposure therapy for anxiety disorder treatment, you confront your fears in a safe controlled environment. Through repeated exposures, either in your imagination or in reality, to the feared object or situation, you gain a greater sense of control.

Myths

Myths said about anxiety are:

-          Anxiety and panic attacks can kill you

-          There is no treatment for anxiety

-          Not many people suffer from anxiety

How to seek help 

For more info on Anxiety, visit,  

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7603.php or  

https://helpguide.org/mental/anxiety_types_symptoms_treatment.htm, you can also see your local doctor and talk to someone you know and trust.