Anxiety, on its own, is NOT a disorder. I lost respect for the information being presented to me when they stated "anxiety is mental illness". That is so ignorant and stupid. You cannot be diagnosed with anxiety. Everyone has it. It's called an "anxiety DISORDER". Anxiety is only a problem when it activates abnormally or inappropriately in life. It is then considered a disorder. Anxiety cannot be treated or cured, we all have it unless you have the mental health similar to a psychopath (social deviance personality).
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Good overview but dangerous conclusion
mickfrom22 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
As a soon to be mental health professional, I can agree that this is a very good summary of the subject given the time of an episode.
Nevertheless I perceive in the end some rhethoric that would lead viewers to believe that nothing can be done to get rid of an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety in itself is indeed a necessary part of the human brain mechanisms, and yet the range of disorders it can lead to (for trauma-related reasons or not) can have very serious effects.
The most effective solution to find a way out (today) is indeed a delicate balance between medication (if absolutely needed) and therapy, requiring both professionals to talk and adapt the medications so the origin of anxiety can be found and treated in therapy:
-The balace between both must aim at reducing the medication on therapy days, in a safe enough way, and so that the person remains able to access the emotions to treat. Otherwise a too strong medication prevents any possible treatment, and only keeps piling to let the problems grow by hiding the ever stronger or wider symptoms.
Nevertheless I perceive in the end some rhethoric that would lead viewers to believe that nothing can be done to get rid of an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety in itself is indeed a necessary part of the human brain mechanisms, and yet the range of disorders it can lead to (for trauma-related reasons or not) can have very serious effects.
The most effective solution to find a way out (today) is indeed a delicate balance between medication (if absolutely needed) and therapy, requiring both professionals to talk and adapt the medications so the origin of anxiety can be found and treated in therapy:
- Medication will preserve life in most extreme cases, or simply provide an easier way to cope with your everyday tasks, but it won't fix the problem itself, and won't be required in every case, only a proper psychiatrist can prescribe the appropriate doses.
- Therapy CAN treat the source of any emotionally related affliction, including (most?) anxiety disorders. CBD is a well-known option, but many others have various degrees of efficiency.
-The balace between both must aim at reducing the medication on therapy days, in a safe enough way, and so that the person remains able to access the emotions to treat. Otherwise a too strong medication prevents any possible treatment, and only keeps piling to let the problems grow by hiding the ever stronger or wider symptoms.
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