nervousness and a feeling of being overwhelmed by stress about something related to one’s life. There is social anxiety, panic disorder, fears and phobias, separation anxiety, and general anxiety disorder, which refers to a chronic case of anxiety that simply will not go away. The characteristics of anxiety include a feeling of apprehension, tension, restlessness, jumpiness, and negative thoughts—i.e., expectations of the worst outcome. Those who suffer from anxiety may feel cut off from others, may experience difficulty communicating what they are going through, may be unable to focus on the tasks at hand, and may have difficulty catching their breath or getting themselves under control during… Continue Reading...
suffering from some form of anxiety (NAMI, 2017). Different types of anxiety disorders include social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias such as agoraphobia, separation anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorder (chronic worry over everyday life isues). Behavioral components of anxiety include feeling an overwhelming sense of apprehension, tense, irritable, restless, jumpy, and always anticipating the worst possible outcome. Individuals suffering from anxiety may isolate themselves from others, have difficulty communicating what’s wrong, and may have difficulty focusing on tasks, catching their breath or gaining control of their bodies during an anxiety attack. The biological components of anxiety can include headaches, upset stomach, increased heart rate, loss… Continue Reading...
close friends because I had an extremely bad social anxiety. During my initial years in school, I was considered the class clown and would be removed from class often. My teachers were always concerned about my habit and would always try to find out if everything was alright at home. On the other hand, my parents were very worried about whether I will be successful in my personal and professional life.
Despite my social anxiety, I would still perform well in my academics and joined high school. While in high school, I became more aware of myself and… Continue Reading...
