{"id":4847,"date":"2021-05-28T18:06:56","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T10:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?p=4847"},"modified":"2021-05-28T18:27:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T10:27:08","slug":"help-a-loved-one-with-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/help-a-loved-one-with-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help A Loved One with Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this turbulent COVID-19 period, change is constant and it may be anxiety-provoking for many. Anxiety is an emotion that is familiar to everyone. We experience it ourselves and see it manifest in others as well. Anxiety can present in different ways,<\/span> such as your colleague constantly putting off important tasks or discussions or your friend cancelling plans last minute \u2014 things you might not normally associate with anxiety. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Here are some common signs that your loved ones may be experiencing anxiety:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. They may come across as <\/span>moody<\/b> or <\/span>easily irritable<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. They may seem <\/span>distracted or struggle to make decisions<\/b>, or have thought patterns like believing the worst will happen and catastrophizing matters.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. They may complain about being <\/span>tired<\/b> and <\/span>not sleeping well<\/b>. <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. They may cancel plans<\/b> at the last minute and may distance themselves<\/b> from others to avoid feared situations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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    Myths about Anxiety (UPMC Western Behavioral Health, 2020)<\/caption>
    Myths<\/th>Reality<\/th><\/tr>
    Anxiety is not a real illness and you can just snap out of it.<\/td>Some anxiety is normal in life. However, an anxiety disorder goes beyond the usual temporary worry and stress; the anxious thoughts can cause significant distress and interfere with daily life (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). In such circumstances, the anxiety might be chronic and difficult to manage alone; it may be time to seek help.<\/td><\/tr>
    Anxiety will go away on its own, stop worrying!<\/td>Anxiety may be extremely hard to handle alone as it is a deeply ingrained thought pattern that may be difficult to change or break out of.However, anxiety can be chronic and persistent, and if not dealt with properly, the anxiety symptoms are likely to worsen. Therapy may be needed to learn how to mitigate these symptoms.<\/td><\/tr>
    Anxiety is only about worrying and being uptight. <\/td>There are many types of anxiety disorders and may present in many different ways.<\/p>\n

    Some of the most common types of anxiety disorders include:
    \nGeneralized Anxiety Disorder
    \nPanic Disorder
    \nSocial Phobia\/Social Anxiety Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    \nPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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