The three factors that have caused the increase in anxiety disorders are, the pace of life, a general lack of standards and values to live by, and the increase of social alienation fostered by technology.
The pace of life has increased dramatically over the past years. Years ago people walked and lived a slower pace of life. We are now in a state of constant doing which is disrupting our body and minds natural rhythms. There has been more change in the past 40 years than in the past 300 years. Technology has changed the way we move, communicate, and live. Because we have not had the time to acclimate to these changes brings a certain level of anxiety.
We have lost a sense of moral standards which to live by causing us to fend for ourselves. There is a mix of inconsistent values presented by the media and world views. We are left with having to fill the gap with our own views, but when we cannot fill that gap most of us resort to escapism and addiction causing us to live more out of tune and thus finding ourselves anxious.
Our sense of connection has been lost due to the increase in technology. Feeling connected to someone or something other than yourself gives you a sense of security and stability. Anxiety arises in the time when you lose your sense of connection. Either to yourself, your community, nature, or higher power. With this alienation you are more likely to perceive something as a potential threat to yourself. Most of todays anxiety stems from the perception of threat in the absence of feeling connected. In the past everyone knew their neighbors and had a true sense of connection with their community. Now with the internet and tv and even mobile phones our sense of connection is becoming weak and even lost. Most people spend all day in front of the tv or computer screen. Facebook is our sense of community but with no actual physical interaction your mind can still feel alone and lost. Odds are you live in a single family home or apartment and don't even speak to your next door neighbor or even know their name.
I could keep going but the point is that most of us have become separated from ourselves due to work, money, material goods, alcohol or drugs. The media has flooded us with false values of fear and consumption and instant gratification. Even the unexpected attacks on our soil have put us all in a state of fear. It comes as no surprise that in today's society there is more anxiety disorders. Many of us are looking for solutions to make our lives more peaceful and livable and that is why I wrote this article. Take a minute for yourself, slow down enjoy the world and the people around you. Find a set of values you want to live by and practice them everyday. Go out and meet your neighbors. Fill your mind with friends and family. Just by doing these few things you can reduce the amount of time your mind has to be anxious and start living a life of peace.
The pace of life has increased dramatically over the past years. Years ago people walked and lived a slower pace of life. We are now in a state of constant doing which is disrupting our body and minds natural rhythms. There has been more change in the past 40 years than in the past 300 years. Technology has changed the way we move, communicate, and live. Because we have not had the time to acclimate to these changes brings a certain level of anxiety.
We have lost a sense of moral standards which to live by causing us to fend for ourselves. There is a mix of inconsistent values presented by the media and world views. We are left with having to fill the gap with our own views, but when we cannot fill that gap most of us resort to escapism and addiction causing us to live more out of tune and thus finding ourselves anxious.
Our sense of connection has been lost due to the increase in technology. Feeling connected to someone or something other than yourself gives you a sense of security and stability. Anxiety arises in the time when you lose your sense of connection. Either to yourself, your community, nature, or higher power. With this alienation you are more likely to perceive something as a potential threat to yourself. Most of todays anxiety stems from the perception of threat in the absence of feeling connected. In the past everyone knew their neighbors and had a true sense of connection with their community. Now with the internet and tv and even mobile phones our sense of connection is becoming weak and even lost. Most people spend all day in front of the tv or computer screen. Facebook is our sense of community but with no actual physical interaction your mind can still feel alone and lost. Odds are you live in a single family home or apartment and don't even speak to your next door neighbor or even know their name.
I could keep going but the point is that most of us have become separated from ourselves due to work, money, material goods, alcohol or drugs. The media has flooded us with false values of fear and consumption and instant gratification. Even the unexpected attacks on our soil have put us all in a state of fear. It comes as no surprise that in today's society there is more anxiety disorders. Many of us are looking for solutions to make our lives more peaceful and livable and that is why I wrote this article. Take a minute for yourself, slow down enjoy the world and the people around you. Find a set of values you want to live by and practice them everyday. Go out and meet your neighbors. Fill your mind with friends and family. Just by doing these few things you can reduce the amount of time your mind has to be anxious and start living a life of peace.
I know what its like to have anxiety issues and I now know what its like to feel free again. Don't be afraid to get anxiety help. I did and now I have control of my life again and it feels great.
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