Anxious Traits, States, and Disorders

In her latest book, Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of the Human Experience, five-time #1 New York Times best-selling author Brene Brown writes:

 

“That’s what anxiety feels like to me… an escalating loss of control, worst-case-scenario thinking and imagery, and total uncertainty… “

 

An anxious trait is part of a person’s personality. 

An anxious state is a temporary condition based on what our brain makes a circumstance mean. 

An anxiety disorder is a condition of excessive worry about everyday issues and situations that typically lasts longer than six months. 

 

There is an anxiety you can CONTROL because it’s situational or caused by your thinking. Then, there’s the anxiety you can learn to MANAGE because it’s chemical-based and may be diagnosed as an anxiety disorder. 

 

Consider these questions:

• When do you notice feeling these anxiety symptoms:
  • restlessness?
  • fatigue?
  • trouble concentrating?
  • irritability?
  • muscle tension?
  • difficulty sleeping?

• How often do you refer to yourself as an “anxious” person?
• Which situations and circumstances trigger your anxiety?

 

If you would like to chat with a mental health professional, here’s a link to an on-line resource for help:

Better Help

 

I highly recommend Brown’s book… you can order a copy here:

Atlas of the Heart

 

To watch Brown’s TEDx talk:

"The Power Of Vulnerability"

 

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