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Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders. 5% of people suffer from generalized anxiety permanently, but it is estimated that over 20% will suffer from panic attacks at some point in their lives. However, there are other types of anxiety, such as social anxiety, which affects between 15 and 30% of people who suffer from anxiety, while between 10 and 20% develop some types of phobia.
The symptoms of anxiety vary from person to person, manifest as a state of widespread apprehension and recurring negative thoughts. The anxiety disorders have a remedy. It is not always necessary to resort to psychotropic drugs such as anxiolytics, there are natural remedies such as relaxation techniques or meditation. Find out everything you need to know about anxiety disorders.
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