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Major Anxiety Disorder Or A Born Worrier?
Let’s figure it out together
DISCLAIMER: I am not a trained psychiatrist, psychologist, or counsellor. The information in this post is not intended to replace medical advice or give you a positive diagnosis of an anxiety disorder. If you suspect you may be suffering from anxiety, always see a trained professional to be officially diagnosed and, much more importantly, get the help you need. The information here is based on my own experiences of the symptoms of anxiety and how it felt for me. Not everyone may feel the same way. It does not mean there is nothing wrong. This post is for information only.
I’ve talked a lot about the symptoms of depression, so today we’re going to talk about anxiety. In the past, someone suffering from anxiety might have been called “a bit of a worrier.” This is wrong for two reasons. First, it minimises and diminishes what can be a very serious mental illness. Secondly, worrying or feelings of anxiety are far from the only symptoms of anxiety disorders. So let’s start by clarifying what anxiety is.
