Stress and Anxiety Causes and Management

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Anxiety and stress are often seen as negative reactions however there is a difference between them. Stress is not always a bad thing. It can help us prepare ourselves for a challenging event such as giving a big speech in front of a large audience. Anxiety, on the other hand, is more debilitating and often feels like an apprehensive feeling to people that may cause them to avoid certain situations or feel on edge all day.
What are the causes of stress and anxiety?

Anxiety has been linked to potential genetic factors. The number varies, but lots of psychologists claim that 30-40% of developing anxiety can be linked to a genetic cause. Additionally, have a biological relative with anxiety increases the odds that someone will also have anxiety.
There are a multitude of other factors that can bring about anxiety. Some of these include:
-Already having a mental illness such as depression (depression and anxiety may be co-morbid).
-Environmental factors like growing up in unfavorable conditions, trauma, abuse, or growing up in a family with a lot of stress and conflict.
-Being conditioned over time to develop anxiety through experiences such as developing social anxiety due to negative experiences culminated over time.

What are the ways to manage stress and anxiety?
-Therapy! (Especially cognitive behavioral therapy).
-Exercise
-Meditation and breathing techniques
-Stopping the pattern of snowballing thoughts
-Medication (if necessary)

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