Although anxiety is a word we may hear daily, not everyone actually knows the meaning of it. This blog is important for me to share so because I want people to learn through my experiences and doctors advice to learn a few things they may not have already known! Anxiety is medically defined as, “An abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased pulse rate), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope with it” (Miriam Webster 1). In other words it is a shattering feeling of worry that can also cause physical symptoms, which affects people in their daily life. This disorder is very common and affects around 40 million adults in the United States. Anxiety can be caused by stress, drugs, genetics, low oxygen, or traumatic experiences. If you feel you suffer with anxiety, a therapist or doctor may help you discover what it is from. Since there are multiple types of anxiety disorders, a doctor or therapist will also need to do tests to narrow down which one you have.
Anxiety in the workplace may take a major toll on the performance of ones work. If one has social anxiety, they may be uncomfortable taking public transport to work, or attending office parties or meetings. For some people stress may trigger their anxiety, so loads of work may cause them to break down and be unable to make deadlines. Anxiety in school may even start at a very young age. Separation anxiety is seen at a young age. Then, children may have anxiety because of pressure and stress. This can get worse throughout the years, like children who discover they have social anxiety and cannot present in front of their classes. Or students who get so overwhelmed with work and have trouble meeting due dates. Anxiety in the work/school place are a common struggle and it is important to understand it whether you are affected by it or not, there are definitely people around you who are.
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