Worry Becomes Daily Life... The Reality of 'Anxiety' Experienced by 23% in Spain
I was truly intrigued upon seeing these reports. It's astonishing and regrettable to learn that 23% of Spaniards, or one in four people, are experiencing 'anxiety.' This highlights how vulnerable we are to the illness of anxiety and how profoundly it can disrupt our lives.
Hello everyone! Today, I want to discuss 'anxiety,' a feeling that may always reside in a corner of our hearts.
Recently, after encountering related news, I was greatly shocked to realize that this isn't just a simple worry, but a genuine illness affecting many people.
The Reality of 23%, The Shadow of 'Anxiety'
According to news compiled in Spain, a staggering 23% of people are experiencing 'anxiety.' Isn't this an incredibly high figure? It means one in four people are experiencing anxiety.
The testimony of a 29-year-old woman working in the telecommunications industry vividly illustrates this reality.
She stated, "I had to quit the full-time job I dreamed of because of worry," and requested anonymity to avoid repercussions for additional work, asking not to have her name and image disclosed. Just imagining it, how difficult it must have been...
Anxiety, The Most Common Mental Disorder
Anxiety is currently considered the most common mental disorder across all areas of mental health. There was also a mention of focusing on 'concern' for 'International Mental Health Day' today.
Health psychologist Elena DA PRA defines anxiety as an illness that makes you feel "as if your life is in danger [...]."
As such, anxiety is deeply ingrained in our daily lives, and at times, it has such a powerful influence that it can lead us to abandon our dreams or even our careers.
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K-pop Challenges and Anxiety
Interestingly, some articles are linking anxiety with 'dangerous viral challenges' related to K-pop. The phrase "Ojo, que todo lo que ocurre en EEUU luego aparece aquí" seems to warn that events occurring in the US eventually impact other regions.
This also prompts us to reconsider the influence of online content and trends on our mental health.
Reflecting on 'Anxiety' Around Us
Have you ever seen someone around you, or yourself, struggling with 'anxiety'?
Frankly, I sometimes feel anxious or restless for no apparent reason. Learning that these emotions can manifest as an 'illness' at some point makes me feel the need to pay closer attention to myself and those around me.
Encountering such news makes me realize anew how much social attention and support are still needed for mental health.
I hope we can all remember that our mental well-being is just as important as our physical health, and offer each other warm encouragement and support. 😊
Wishing you a peaceful day!