06/09/2023
Facts about anxiety.....
Did you know?????
*Anxiety that is left untreated has been found to lead to a variety of chronic physical illnesses, including heart disease, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, decreased immunity, and damage to the heart and lungs.
*Anxiety can cause anger. When we feel powerless over a situation, or our life is out of our control, expressing anger is a natural way to feel a sense of control. However, it's also much easier to lash out at others rather than acknowledge the real issue (anxiety) and deal with it.
*Anxiety can lead to physical symptoms like difficulty focusing and concentrating, restlessness, irritability, and frustration. Physical weakness, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, nausea, hot flashes, cold hands and feet, and dizziness. People experiencing a panic attack often believe they are having a heart attack.
*Anxiety disorders start in childhood. Anxiety is estimated to affect 5-19% of all children and adolescents, and about 2-5% of children younger than 12. Children are still developing their verbal skills they can’t say, “I have anxiety," so instead, it shows as stomach aches, headaches, or behavioural issues. Other common anxiety symptoms in children include restlessness, inattention, avoidance, and frequent outbursts. Sometimes, children actually get misdiagnosed as having ADHD.
*Anxiety is naturally higher on a morning. Waking up in a panic each morning can be really distressing as it begins to take hold before coping mechanisms can be put in place. Anxiety is often worse in the morning because of cortisol, the stress hormone, and biologically, it is at its highest one hour after waking.
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