Topic: Herbal Medication for Anxiety
General purpose: To persuade
Specific purpose: To persuade students suffering from anxiety to use herbal medication
Thesis statement:
My aim is to persuade students suffering from anxiety to consider using herbal medications for their anxiety problems because 1) one in every five-college students suffers from anxiety according to a recent study. 2) herbal remedies are as effective as or more effective than prescribed medication; and 3) there are numerous benefits of using herbal medication including lack of side effects.
Introduction
I. [Attention Getter] Did you know that homesickness and your Smartphone could be the source of your anxiety and depression? There are many factors that cause anxiety or …show more content…
One in every five college students suffer from anxiety or depression.
b. Excessive use of social media and other technology engenders impaired social interactions, promotes a sense of isolation and contributes to sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression and overall stress.
c. Failure to adjust to the college environment results in separation anxiety and homesickness, which places students at a high risk of anxiety and depression.
d. Symptoms of anxiety include fatigue, restlessness and irritability, racing thoughts, excessive worry, insomnia, poor concentration, nausea or trembling.
II. [Credibility Statement] I chose this topic because, I have realized that many students suffer from anxiety and stress which affects their grades and normal lives. I would like to learn how to help my fellow students manage their anxiety in a safe manner that ensures they lead normal lives.
III. [Topic Justification] An individual who suffers from anxiety disorder longs for a time when he/she can lead a normal life again.
a. Bongiorno (2015) reveals that although prescription drugs help control the disorder, they have serious side effects that still deny patients a chance to lead a normal life because:
i. They cause personality …show more content…
Enthymemes
i. All prescription medication causes serious side effects (Premise 1)
Benzodiazepines are a type of prescribed medication (Premise 2)
Therefore, benzodiazepines causes’ side effects (Conclusion) ii. 80% of students report feeling “often stressed” (Premise 1)
We are 40 students in my class (Premise 2)
Therefore, 32 students in my class have reported feeling “often stressed” (Conclusion)
Motive appeals
i. Fear: Going by the results of this study, it means that one in every five of us in this room is stressed and 1 in every 10 has been diagnosed with anxiety, depression or PTSD while almost every one of us (8 in every 10) feels “often stressed” if we were to open up to each other ii. Security: You can lead the rest of your life knowing that your anxiety is under control; you could go ahead and successfully complete college, get the job of your dreams and get the girl/boy of your dreams and live happily
General purpose: To persuade
Specific purpose: To persuade students suffering from anxiety to use herbal medication
Thesis statement:
My aim is to persuade students suffering from anxiety to consider using herbal medications for their anxiety problems because 1) one in every five-college students suffers from anxiety according to a recent study. 2) herbal remedies are as effective as or more effective than prescribed medication; and 3) there are numerous benefits of using herbal medication including lack of side effects.
Introduction
I. [Attention Getter] Did you know that homesickness and your Smartphone could be the source of your anxiety and depression? There are many factors that cause anxiety or …show more content…
One in every five college students suffer from anxiety or depression.
b. Excessive use of social media and other technology engenders impaired social interactions, promotes a sense of isolation and contributes to sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression and overall stress.
c. Failure to adjust to the college environment results in separation anxiety and homesickness, which places students at a high risk of anxiety and depression.
d. Symptoms of anxiety include fatigue, restlessness and irritability, racing thoughts, excessive worry, insomnia, poor concentration, nausea or trembling.
II. [Credibility Statement] I chose this topic because, I have realized that many students suffer from anxiety and stress which affects their grades and normal lives. I would like to learn how to help my fellow students manage their anxiety in a safe manner that ensures they lead normal lives.
III. [Topic Justification] An individual who suffers from anxiety disorder longs for a time when he/she can lead a normal life again.
a. Bongiorno (2015) reveals that although prescription drugs help control the disorder, they have serious side effects that still deny patients a chance to lead a normal life because:
i. They cause personality …show more content…
Enthymemes
i. All prescription medication causes serious side effects (Premise 1)
Benzodiazepines are a type of prescribed medication (Premise 2)
Therefore, benzodiazepines causes’ side effects (Conclusion) ii. 80% of students report feeling “often stressed” (Premise 1)
We are 40 students in my class (Premise 2)
Therefore, 32 students in my class have reported feeling “often stressed” (Conclusion)
Motive appeals
i. Fear: Going by the results of this study, it means that one in every five of us in this room is stressed and 1 in every 10 has been diagnosed with anxiety, depression or PTSD while almost every one of us (8 in every 10) feels “often stressed” if we were to open up to each other ii. Security: You can lead the rest of your life knowing that your anxiety is under control; you could go ahead and successfully complete college, get the job of your dreams and get the girl/boy of your dreams and live happily