Andrea Pangilinan

PSY201

Insights about the topic 1

Anxiety is a complicated topic; both to research and discuss about. When it comes to anxiety,
there is always more than what meets the eye. It is a very prospective idea, as it is a future oriented
mood state. It seems so odd for us to feel tensed and out of breath whenever we think of something
really important. For something so uncomfortable, why does it seem programmed in our body? I think
the most surprising information that I’ve learned about anxiety is that it is actually a normal feeling that
people experience on a wide range of situations, given the fact that it is inherently wired in our bodies
to experience such symptoms whenever we come across situations that is deemed important. Like fear,
it protects us from instances that we might put ourselves in danger or threat. Anxiety urges an individual
to plan ahead of time if ever something goes wrong.

On another note, it is important to differentiate whether the anxiety you experience is a normal
occurrence or pathological. I think the thin line falls under the fact that they are both an unpleasant
experience. I’ve learned that if we feel unreasonably anxious about illogical things or situations, and if
this problem is persistent and causes dysfunction in our livelihood, that’s when it becomes a disorder
(which I reckon applies to any other mental disorders in general.) Learning about this will give us insights
about the extent of when we should contact a professional to help us. It will also serve as an assurance
that if you feel uneasiness at certain instances, it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s something wrong
with you. However, it is still a need for each and everyone to have their mental health in check regularly
or as much as we keep our physical well-being in check. Also, insights about the different types of
anxiety disorders will help us become aware of other people’s triggers when it comes to anxiety. This
will help us create a healthy bond with the people around us and learn to be cautious about bringing up
certain topics or bringing them in a situation that causes them great distress unknowingly.

Lastly, with all these in hand, we should learn to be considerate of other’s boundaries at any
situations. Some people may not be comfortable being in a packed crowd, or some feel anxious having
to speak in front of an audience. Some people have unreasonable fear towards a variety of things. As
much as possible, it is always best to take into account the stressors of other people when making
decisions for anyone and everyone. However, recognizing their stressors will help us learn to specify
what makes them anxious so we can help them desensitize. Anxiety shouldn’t be hindering people and
making it hard for them to make choices in life. It should help us plan for the future in order to avoid
encountering problems that may arise when we’re unprepared to face consequences.