Overcoming Anxiety: One Man's Story

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Peter Leitnik shares his personal journey with anxiety, discussing the negative effects it had on his life and the importance of seeking help. The chapter explores societal factors that contribute to anxiety, such as the stigma around mental health, gender differences in emotional expression, social media comparisons, and work-related pressures.

Anxiety is an essential human emotion—it kicks in to protect us from threats—but sometimes those threats are only perceived. When worries start to become overwhelming, approximately 25 per cent of us experience clinical anxiety. But it is highly treatable. A ten-year-old girl and a 30-year-old man share their anxious thoughts and their strategies to manage them.