Common Causes of Anxiety and How to Manage Them
“Anxiety” has become an increasingly common term in today’s society and when we consider the state of society and humanity as a whole, this doesn’t come as much surprise. In fact, in 2013, an estimated 3 million Canadians (11.6%) aged 18 years or older reported that they had a mood and/or anxiety disorder.
4 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety Down Fast
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons that people seek counseling. Managing life and emotions when feeling anxious can be difficult, as the mind tends to go to worst-case scenarios with non-stop “what if” questions. Anxiety often leaves people feeling drained, emotionally exhausted, and afraid to engage in activities, or with others. Avoidance often will intensify your anxiety so here are some tips to reduce your anxiety so that you can stay engaged and in control.