Anxiety Disorders

We all want to support our friends and family members who suffer from anxiety disorders, but there are many misconceptions about anxiety disorders and mental illness in general. Oftentimes, you might mean well but ultimately end up doing harm, which can make your loved one frustrated, alienated, or reluctant to ask for help. If you… Read On »

People have a lot of inaccurate ideas about anxiety disorders. These misconceptions can lead to counterproductive ways of coping, increased stigma, and reluctance to get help. The following are some common misconceptions about anxiety disorders and why they’re wrong. Anxiety disorders aren’t common. Anxiety disorders are actually extremely common. Nearly 20 percent of American adults… Read On »

Women are about twice as likely as men to suffer from an anxiety disorder, and women are more likely to experience symptoms at a younger age. Anxiety orders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and specific phobias. Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear that can impair your thinking,… Read On »

Worrying and rumination are common features of depression and anxiety disorders. When you worry, you react as though a problem were already happening and will keep happening indefinitely. However, the things we worry about often never happen. If you’re prone to worry, this makes no difference because you feel like you have to be ready.… Read On »