Anxiety Disorders: How to Differentiate Between Normal Anxiety and Crippling Anxiety
I-Scholarly Project
Community and/or Educational Problem
Anxiety is a normal emotion that anyone might feel, and it’s possible for everyone. Due to life’s obligations and responsibilities, such as challenges in school, anxiety may be more likely. Anxiety is a typical response to life’s challenges and can have positive or negative impacts. The sensation can be energizing since it encourages pupils to do their assignments promptly, to work harder, and to warn them of potentially dangerous situations. Additionally, anxiety is a cue to be wary, flee, or engage in conflict (Maack, Buchanan, & Young, 2015). However, extreme and persistent anxiety could be hazardous. It may cause crippling or paralyzing effects that could harm one’s health and well-being. Although anxiety is frequently a normal part of life, it can be dangerous if it is unabated and incapacitating. The project aims to differentiate between moderate and severe anxiety to inform effective therapies.
Literature Review
Numerous academics have examined the impact of anxiety on different facets of life, including education. The human body contains a variety of built-in defenses against the pressures and strains of daily life. Anxiety is a typical response to numerous life circumstances and occurrences (MacDonald, Pawluk, Koerner, & Goodwill, 2015). According to Webster, Brough, and Daly (2016), a warning notifies a person of a threat or danger and prepares the body to defend itself or exit the dangerous situation. It is an example of the fight, flight or freeze reflex, as described by medical specialists (Maack, Buchanan, & Young, 2015). Therefore, a manageable level of anxiety is beneficial for the human body. For instance, it helps students prepare for exams beforehand to lessen anxiety-inducing stress.