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A N X I E T Y 

According the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America), anxiety affects around 40 million in the United States each year. 

Warning Signs/SYMPTOMS ⚠︎︎

Symptoms of anxiety can be different for every person. Below are some potential signs.
  • ​Hyperventilation (breathing fast)
  • Sweating/Trembling 
  • Feeling fatigued or weak
  • Constantly overwhelmed or on-edge
  • Fearful of the future 
  • ​Irregular sleep patterns
  • Inability to control constant worry
  • Trouble focusing or staying motivated 
  • Avoiding things that trigger anxious thoughts
  • Fast heartbeat 
  • Muscle tension
  • Always afraid to interact in social situations
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Social isolation 

​​Risk Factors 

Some may be at higher risk of having anxiety if they have experienced any of the following:
  • Childhood trauma
  • Mental disorders (like depression) 
  • Substance/Alcohol use
  • Physical illness​
  • Family history of anxiety
  • Constant stress
  • Loss of family

How to help

  • Immediate danger: Call 911
  • If you have anxiety:
    • Try to connect with friend & family.
    • Seek treatment - talk to a doctor or therapist.
    • Stop misusing drugs or alcohol. 
    • Reward yourself on the small things.
    • Be active - moving your body can help release anxious energy.
    • Challenge your anxious thoughts - ask yourself questions like, "Is this likely to happen? Will this scenario affect me forever? Am I thinking rationally about this scenario?" 
    • Take a walk outside & try to clear your mind.
    • Focus on the positives - take your mind off your anxious thoughts and think of something that makes you happy!
    • Breathe - take a deep breaths and picture a calm version of yourself.
    • Grounding technique for anxiety attacks: Take a deep breath. Find five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one emotion you feel. 
  • If you know someone with anxiety:
    • Being respectful - understand their pain & illness is real, not something that can be brushed off.
    • Avoid making comments like: "Calm down. It's not a big deal. Stop worrying."
    • Express concern and support - let them know you are there to help. 
    • Offer to listen to them.
    • Encourage them to seek treatment and get professional help. 
    • Ask them what you can do.
    • Educate yourself on what type of anxiety they have.
    • Check up with them.
    • Provide them helpful resources.
    • Take care of yourself too - don't poor all of your energy onto one person. Learn to create boundaries and focus on your personal mental wellness. 
    • Be forgiving of emotional outbursts.

Help Resources

  • Georgia Behavioral Health Professionals: CLICK HERE
  • The Hopeline: CLICK HERE
  • Kati Morton - Anxiety Videos: CLICK HERE
  • Psychology Today Anxiety Test:  CLICK HERE
  • Mental Health America Anxiety Test: CLICK HERE​
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America  1-240-485-1001
  • CDC Division of Mental Health: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
  • ​The Real Depression Project Instagram: @realdepressionproject 

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