Anxiety

Anxiety is an emotional state characterized by a feeling of anxiety, fear, anxiety, and apprehension in the absence of clear and objective causes for such feelings. It is important to distinguish anxiety as a condition from anxiety, which may be short-lived or caused by a serious circumstance.

Anxiety is usually a long-term condition, and the person may have difficulty determining its causes. In some cases, anxiety is seen as a character trait, where a person is constantly and greatly anxious about things that most people find insignificant. This condition can manifest at any age and is diagnosed in both adults and children.

Extreme manifestations of anxiety greatly impair quality of life and require psychologic help for correction.

Anxiety in adults

Anxiety is a negative feeling that can occur in different situations, even when there is no clear reason to do so. Adults may have negative expectations about upcoming events, relationships, or other factors.

Anxiety male

Although men are generally considered to be less likely to be anxious than women, some members of the older sex may still be affected. Anxiety may begin with reasonable causes, such as problems at work, in private life, or general dissatisfaction. However, if people ignore the problem and do not pay attention to their emotions (or, worse, try to choke them off with alcohol), anxiety can become chronic. In this case, the man begins to worry about any cause, and finding a reason and working it becomes much more difficult. Sometimes a therapist may be needed.

A certain level of anxiety is normal, but prolonged exposure makes men more vulnerable, especially in interpersonal relationships.

Another type of anxiety common to men is sexual anxiety. It manifests as a sex-related anxiety that interferes with the realization of sexual opportunity. Intimate setbacks caused by sexual anxiety exacerbate the man's condition and create a vicious circle: repeated setbacks increase anxiety, leading to new problems.

Anxiety female

Statistics show that women are more anxious than men. Some psychologists have suggested that this predisposition is not an innate characteristic of female nature; anxiety is seen as an element of the concept of the "typical woman" that has developed in society. Many adult women tend to take their anxiety for emotion and sensitivity, which they do not consider a negative moment.

Causes of Increased Anxiety

There are many factors that can cause increased anxiety. In some cases, anxiety can be a symptom of a mental disorder, but it can also occur in people who are psychologically healthy.

Each person is born with a certain level of anxiety, which helps him to adapt in the world. This state can be viewed as a normal manifestation of the instinct for self-preservation. However, right after birth, people are exposed to a social environment that can alter their innate level of anxiety. In some cases, anxiety is increased by the microclimate in the family and the child’s parenting characteristics.

Education and strong stressful situations can also greatly increase the level of anxiety. Survivors and survivors often become fearful of similar situations. If it was a traffic accident, they may categorically refuse to drive, and if the problem was water transport, avoid situations that require a repeat of such a path. The same applies to various diseases. Successful physical recovery from a severe illness may make a person too critical to their health.

Fear and Anxiety

The main fears develop during childhood and depend on the level of anxiety expressed by the parents. However, it is not only external factors that influence these fears; each child learns to cope with feelings of fear and anxiety, for example, through children's "horror stories", which they begin to tell each other.

Attitudes toward fear and anxiety change with age. For men, acknowledging fear can mean acknowledging weakness, while women are more likely to acknowledge anxiety and even use it. But too many irrational fears stemming from heightened anxiety complicate life for both sexes considerably, limiting their activities and uptake.

What can anxiety lead to

Often overlooked anxiety can lead to the emergence of persistent phobias, but this is not the only negative consequence. For example, when attempting to silence one’s anxiety with alcohol or other psychoactive substances (which gave rise to the expression, "drink for courage"), one risks becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs.

Anxious individuals may have difficulty working because they often reject assistance and do not accept criticism. If such a person begins a romantic relationship, he can become dependent on the partner, ready to do anything for the sake of preserving even those connections that bring only negative emotions. In both careers and families, people with high levels of anxiety set unrealistic goals and devote all their energy solely to achieving them.

Managing Anxiety on Your Own

If enough willpower is shown, the level of anxiety can be reduced without help. For some people, a change of scenery can help, because a move to another city or a change of jobs can reactivate a person and distract them from worrying thoughts with new experiences.

Self-learning psychological techniques can also be an effective way to combat anxiety. However, to be successful, it is important to have confidence in yourself and to be sure that the exercise will be beneficial. Self-control and the ability to avoid panic can also help reduce anxiety. Universal techniques that help stabilize psycho-emotional states include breathing exercises and meditation.