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5 Signs of an Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety is something everyone experiences at least once in their life. It is the mind's natural response to a situation that is stressful. Most people, however, find the anxiety disappearing once they get through the situation, or even when they understand the situation better. With other people, anxiety is a daily problem, and it doesn't have to be related to anything. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in…
Melissa Beitler
March 17, 2022
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How Social Anxiety Can Affect Relationships

Social anxiety disorder affects nearly 10% of American youth and about 7% of adults. Education regarding the links between social anxiety and drug abuse can help prevent addiction before it begins. However, the most common reason people with social anxiety drink or take drugs is as a form of self-medication. Reducing symptoms through substance use allows people with social anxiety to engage in life but with negative consequences. The best…
Melissa Beitler
November 22, 2021