Overview Of Anxiety

Have you ever experienced a sudden panic? Your palms start sweating, you start shaking, and you have an overwhelming fear of something that may have little to no threat towards you. This is a serious disorder that is classified as Anxiety. 18% of the United States population have and are now suffering from this particular disorder which later leads to other health issues. The treatment and awareness for anxiety is nowhere near where it should be and is hoped to be in the future after hard work, research, and dedication. Anxiety is majorly overlooked in the United States because many people believe it’s a disorder made up for weak-minded individuals but it’s a highly effective disorder that keeps many individuals from success, making an accurate …show more content…
Some of the many symptoms of anxiety include dizziness, sleeping problems, dry mouth, muscle tension, excessive shaking, suicidal thoughts, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, nausea, and not being able to sit still or stay calm (“Anxiety Disorders” np). People with an anxiety disorder are three to five times more likely to go to the doctor and six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than those who do not suffer from anxiety disorders. Due to all the doctor visits, medication, therapy, and support needed for anxiety sufferers, the United States spends an average of 42 billion on this disorder annually. There is no current proof of genetics in the cause of anxiety, but most scientists and doctors believe that anxiety disorders are developed from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. Anxiety disorders may be caused by problems in the functioning of brain circuits that regulate fear and other emotions. Many studies have shown that severe stress can change the way nerve cells transmit information from one region of the brain to another. Other studies have shown that people with certain anxiety disorders have changes in brain structures that control memories linked with strong …show more content…
This disorder is equally common among men and women and make up 6.8% of the population. Some symptoms that come with social anxiety includes blushing, sweating, and difficulty speaking. Just like all other anxiety disorders, those with social anxiety will try their best to completely avoid the source of their stress and anxiety which at often times with this particular disorder leaves the individual in complete social