Anxiety
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders affect 40 million people in the United States and it is the most common type of mental illness in the country. But, because anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion, less than 40% of people experiencing anxiety get treatment.
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Knowing the difference between typical anxiety and an anxiety disorder requiring the help of a professional for treatment can be overwhelming to understand. If you’re not sure what you or a loved one is experiencing, seek the help of a professional who can figure it out to alleviate an increase in stress.
The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like an increase in blood pressure and/or heart rate. But, people with anxiety disorders experience recurring intrusive thoughts as well as more physical symptoms like nausea, difficulty breathing, and sleep problems.
Anxiety disorders are treatable and manageable with the help of a professional. Remember that feelings of anxiety are necessary for survival, so a life without any anxiety is unreasonable, but a life with crippling anxiety to the point that you or a loved one cannot perform at his/her best is not acceptable and should be treated instead of tolerated.
“Faking a smile is so much easier than explaining why you are sad.”
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Get access to confidential therapy with a licensed clinician via app and web. Use code “myparachute” to get $100 off your first month.