Why People Have Anxiety Disorder

This research paper is designed to review articles and books of professional journals in anxiety disorders, definition of anxiety disorder, review of current and past treatments of anxiety disorders, the new section and changes to anxiety disorder in the DSM-5, new treatments for anxiety disorders and medications for anxiety disorders. This paper will show spiritual considerations for treating anxiety disorders and how

“Anxiety is the signal of danger which mobilizes the human organism’s resources at all levels of functioning in the interests of conservation, defense, and self- preservation.” (Anxiety 1) If a person suffers from anxiety there is a major loss of control and then an attempt to regain that control because of a fear that they have. Anxiety disorders are one of the most frequently occurring mental disorders in the United States. However, anxiety disorders are not only found in the United States. They are found throughout the world. They just happen to be most predominating in the United States. In this paper, I will be discussing the generalized anxiety disorder and how if effects society today.

Anxiety is a disorder many people are quick to self-diagnose. While anxiety is a very serious disorder, I believe it is important to educate and seek professional advice before assuming you are someone who suffers from this disorder. I chose the article by Alexander M. Penney, Dwight Mazmanian, & Caitlin Rudanycz because I was that person I previously mentioned. I suffered for years from what I assumed was severe anxiety and it wasn’t until I sought professional help that I was finally able to understand and better control the situation at hand.

Anxiety is a psychological disorder that affects many people, both mentally and physically. There are many different types of people who live with this disorder, from the young adults to the older generations and from female to male. There are various ways that the disorder may transform the life of the individual who go through the everyday effects of anxiety. A recent study from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America shows that “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S, affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18% of the population.”(ADAA), with it being the most common disorder, it is also the most expensive disorder since people need a lot of help. People think of anxiety as just the usual small form of anxiety like when you drive and get nervous but it can be a lot more than extreme for some people. There are many different forms of anxiety that people can experience, for example social anxiety and various phobias. People have been researching ways to assist people with anxiety and attempt to help find the best methods to help them cope. Studies have been done on how anxiety runs in different cultural groups in america, these studies and more have shown that anxiety and depression usually go together.

Anxiety disorders are some of the most prominent mental disorders that people face. Anyone can have them, young or old. These disorders can be extremely debilitating and exhausting for a person to live with. Every little thing they do could evoke the symptoms of their anxiety disorders. Everyday these various symptoms must be overcome for them to enjoy their daily activities. Throughout the world there are many people who suffer from anxiety disorders, a few of the most common ones are Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

It’s been over a year since I came to understand what it is like to have anxiety---and not just have it, but to live with it day in and day out. This is my story.

“Anxiety disorders take many forms, but all share the core characteristic of unrealistic and counterproductive levels of anxiety. Anxiety has two major components: (1) strong negative emotions and (2) physical tension due to the anticipation of danger,” (Cacioppo, & Freberg, 2013). Anxiety disorders occur in people who worry about things they think are going to happen to them in the future, (Cacioppo, & Freberg, 2013). They exaggerate these events and this causes them undue anxiety. They may worry about someone being in danger or even something as normal as paying bills. The anxiety from these things may cause them to withdraw from their family and friends and not participate in daily life. Although, people with anxiety unnecessarily

You expanded on the poem by Ferro, by stating that her poem stressed how the serious nature of anxiety is not understood to the outside world (Ferro, C., & UrbanaPoetrySlam, 2012). I think that is a great point! From my experience, anxiety is a mental illness that is often pushed to the side because society thinks that anxiety could be easily coped with; for example, someone may say “oh, just get over it.” However, there is a lack of understanding how you cannot just “get over it.” You’re right that anxiety seems to have no home, and I believe that is because anxiety has such a negative stigma in society. Society may just expect the person to take medication and live life normally; however, in Ferro’s case, is getting weaned off her medicine and now she is thrown to the wolves to cope with this monstrous mental illness. Mental health issues are real and need to be validated by society, not just kicked to the curb. Great perspective, Colton!

Anxiety is the body’s normal reaction to stressors and occurs in various degrees by everyone. It is a healthy, protective response when experienced in moderation, however, when anxiety is experienced in excess, it can become an impairment to an individual’s normal functioning. According to SAMHSA, “Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear or anxiety that is difficult to control and negatively and substantially impacts daily functioning”(2014). There are many different types of anxiety disorders ranging from Generalized Anxiety Disorder to specific phobias. The new

Today, I'm here to convince you that using coping mechanisms and getting help is the right thing to do. Even if you are someone who already knows how to cope or might not have serious cases of anxiety to need to be treated this should persuade you to better understand those who deal with these problems daily and even help then when it is needed. I am going to accomplish all of this by explaining what anxiety actually is, the side effects, and providing important information about the topic.

Anxiety is a type of emotional disorder that affects over 40 million adults in the United States, making it the leading mental illness in the US (www.adaa.org, 2014). Emotional disorders, including anxiety, affected roughly 405,293 school ages individuals during the 2009-2010 school year (Heward, 2013). Anxiety can come in many forms, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorders, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. They can lead to eating disorders, selective mutism, depression, sleep disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome. Anxiety disorder is defined as a “maladaptive emotional state or behaviors caused by excessive and often irrational fears and worries” (Heward,

“Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18% of the population.” (Anxiety and Depression Association of America 1). There is a huge difference between feeling nervous and having chronic anxiety. It’s perfectly normal to feel slightly anxious before giving a big speech or performance. However, normal anxiety is different from having an anxiety disorder. If you worry about certain things every day for months on end that’s when it shifts to an anxiety disorder. Having long-term anxiety can have significant effects on your mental and physical health.

While my anxiety has caused me so much trouble, sometimes making me struggle to get through the day without falling apart when I’ve had a rough day, it has made me, truly, so much stronger. My anxiety is a bittersweet, twisted blessing in disguise. After dealing with it for as long as I have, I have become so capable and resilient. In many ways, I am an improved person because of my anxiety. It has made me able to identify my own emotions and thought processes. It has taught me that great challenges can be overcome with determination and willpower. Most of all, it has shown me how extraordinary the sweeter moments in life are and how beautiful the world really is. In spite of the frustration, hopelessness, and ongoing worry, I genuinely believe that this has all given me an unrivaled ability to persevere, which has made me the sort of person I am now: dedicated, powerful, and

Like I said before,”we all have anxiety and we can’t really get rid of it”. Some people do have it worse than others, but we can get through this. People’s anxiety is dependant on their genes and how bad of an area you live in but we can get through

When someone thinks about their mental life, some may think “I’m perfectly healthy” or “I don’t have mental problems”. Yet, for others, they may think “Yeah I have some mental issues” or “Yeah, I get nervous from time to time”. For me, anxiety has always been a problem of mine. I can’t even begin to describe how many times it has gotten in the way of me trying to enjoy an event, or spending time with family, because my mind is constantly racing. I’ve struggled with anxiety since I was a kid. Not only do I struggle with it, but members of my family do also. I believe that I may have gotten my anxiety from my family but it’s always been something I didn’t talk about.