How do Celebrities Deal with Anxiety A persistent feeling of nervousness, intrusive and unwanted thoughts that cause sweaty palms, irrational fear which increases heart rates and a foggy sense of imminent doom are some of the myriad ways in which anxiety disorders manifest themselves in an individual. From generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders can appear in any form, affecting every aspect of an individual’s life, such as productivity at work or an ability to deal with various social obligations. According to a report by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness among Americans, affecting 40 million adults aged 18 years or older, that is 18 percent of the population in the United States. Unfortunately, despite most of the anxiety-related disorders being highly treatable, only one-third of those experiencing the devastating symptoms receive treatment. However, due to the prevailing negative attitudes regarding anxiety and related conditions, many people with genuine symptoms often remain misdiagnosed or mismanaged. When people with anxiety are casually ostracized from the society by many people, some celebrities from the entertainment industry have shown enough courage to share their battles with anxiety to bust the myths surrounding the mental health condition.
Handy tips by celebrities to cope with anxiety Here are some famous personalities who grappled with anxiety in the past and did not hesitate to talk openly about their experiences with anxiety disorder: Jennifer Lawrence: One of the highest paid actresses in the world and the youngest to accrue four Academy Award nominations, she has been dealing with anxiety symptoms since her teens. A combination of therapy and medication has largely helped her cope with the stress of constantly being in the limelight. "I find a certain peace by thinking of me in public as sort
of an avatar self. You out there can have the avatar me. I can keep me," she said to the New York Times. David Beckham: The former English soccer captain who won league titles in four countries – such as England, Spain, the United States and France – admits to have had OCD in the past. "I've got this obsessive-compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line or everything has to be in pairs," Beckham said in a 2006 TV interview. In fact, he has revealed that he builds Lego models because it helps him calm down his anxious thoughts. Whoopi Goldberg: An American actress, comedian and television host, she once grappled with a unique anxiety related to air travel, commonly known as flying phobia. "I avoided flying for nearly 30 years, after witnessing a midair collision on the balcony of my hotel room," she told the CNN in 2011. Cognitive therapy helped her overcome the fear of flying. She believes that anxiety can be managed effectively with the right professional help and the desire to be a more stable person. Oprah Winfrey: An American media proprietor, talk show host, actress and producer, she once battled major panic attacks. "Even if you're basically the Queen of All Things Media, that doesn't mean you're impervious to the occasional anxiety attack," she said during a shoot. She sought professional help to break free from anxiety. "More help is needed and we need to start talking about it,” said Winfrey. Chris Evans: An American actor and filmmaker, known for his superhero roles as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Human Torch in Fantastic Four, is one of the 15 million American adults who suffer from social anxiety. "It's difficult to live in the public eye without crumbling under pressure," said the actor in several interviews. He feels therapy has proven to be beneficial in managing his anxiety.
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