Anxiety Dark Places

Stuck Between a Corner and a Dark Place Anxiety is a distorting fog that covers the mind; changing how people perceive the world. It stops men and women from completing the simplest of tasks. The stress alone can cripple any man to his knees, but those with mild cases can normally function through day-to-day life. Anxiety is not all in the mind; it is an actual debilitating condition that impedes upon everyday life. Anxiety is an overused word throughout the world; however, people think it is a feeling everyone possess. True anxiety is not as simple as worrying about a deadline. It is the dread and fear that can occur at any moment, completely taking over the subconscious part of the mind. Across the world, anxiety affects over eighteen percent of the population. Although many people view anxiety as nervousness, it comes in as an extreme wave of depression. Almost one in three people who struggle with anxiety will become depressed. In a sense, anxiety is like a coach at the …show more content…
Anxiety symptoms can include being in a state of constant and chronic worry that can last hours if not days. Anxiety and Depression Association of America believes, “ It disrupts social activities and interferes with work, school, or family” (ADAA). The side effects of anxiety can range from person to person, depending on age and severity of the disorder. Many people endure miserable restless nights when endless thoughts seem to flow their mind. Next, from that restless night, the person will wake up fatigued and tense. Now already suffering, he or she will go through the day in a daze unable focus. With the person already exhausted, patience will be low, yet stress will be high. He or she will be worrying about the amount of activities going uncompleted due to him or her being drained. Then comes the irritability and edginess. Too much stress or things to do can be overwhelming, and will lead to an outburst, or worse, a break