Having an anxiety disorder disrupts your daily life…

Consultant in psychiatry and mood disorders (depression) and anxiety, Dr. Muhammad Al-Yousef, confirmed that anxiety makes you feel rushed, makes you feel like you are running out of time, and narrows your options. Add an advertisement

Comparing oneself to those around them negatively

He added, because of it you feel that you have to get rid of a feeling as quickly as possible, and you think that you are far behind your peers, and you compare yourself to those around you in a negative way, so you think that they preceded you and that you are behind them.
Dr. Al-Youssef corrects himself and says: Just calm down and it will become clear that everything that happened was just stories, none of which are true.

Risk factors for anxiety disorder

These following factors may increase your risk of developing an anxiety disorder, according to the Mayo Clinic website:

Shock

Children who have endured abuse or trauma or witnessed traumatic events are more likely to develop an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.

Stress due to illness.

Having a serious health condition or illness can cause you to feel intense anxiety about things such as treatment and the future.

Accumulation of nervous pressure

Excessive anxiety may result from a major event or an accumulation of smaller life situations that cause stress, such as the death of a family member, or feelings of stress due to work or financial circumstances.

Personal

Certain personality types are more susceptible to anxiety disorders than others.

Other mental health disorders

People with mental health disorders, such as depression, often also have an anxiety disorder.
Having blood relatives who have an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety disorders can be inherited.
– Drugs or alcoholic beverages.
Drug or alcohol use, misuse, or withdrawal can cause or worsen an anxiety disorder.

Complications of anxiety disorder

This disorder can also cause or worsen other mental and physical conditions, such as:
1- Depression that usually occurs with anxiety disorder or other mental health disorders
2- Misuse of narcotic substances
3- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
4- Digestive or intestinal problems
5- Headaches and chronic pain
6- Social isolation
7- Problems in dealing with school or work
8- Low quality of life.