Defining Anxiety
It seems straightforward—anxiety. The poster child of mental illness. It is talked about all the time, but not necessarily in the way that recognizes the severity of the issue. Misunderstood, anxiety is surrounded by stigma, repeatedly joked about, and used in the wrong context. Everyone has heard of anxiety, but do they even recognize if they themselves are suffering from the disorder? A lot of the time, the answer is no. The misinformation and reputation of anxiety leaves those struggling with it ignoring or misidentifying the symptoms they are experiencing. Sneaky little bastard. Understanding anxiety is the first step to overcoming the disorder. Ensuring you learn the basics of anxiety, this first chapter will help you interpret how anxiety works and why you may be experiencing it in your life.
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