Physical fitness is often emphasized upon. Weight loss remains on the minds of people forever and it is a topic of endless discussions among people but beyond the importance of physical fitness, mental well being is often ignored. People fail to take note of the symptoms of a mental disorder or these are ignored as a part of normal human nature while the condition arising out of acute anxiety continues to take a toll on people’s relationships.
As a result, those battling anxiety disorders are further saddled with relationship issues to handle. This further exacerbates the ailment as relationship problems further build on the existing anxiety related issues. In fact, anxiety troubles relationships along multiple lines. Here are the ways in which this happens.
1. Lack of patience
Anxiety affects a person’s mental state to an extent that thoughts and the resultant actions go beyond one’s control. One seeks to do things or find solutions immediately. This is not always possible in our busy schedules. Professionals and even students find it difficult to spare time for near and dear ones. Patience is the key in sustaining such relationships. Impatience on the part of a person suffering from an anxiety disorder puts strain on a relationship and makes it increasingly difficult to maintain status quo. Harmony gives way to discord in such situations. [Read more...]

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Leaving your child at preschool will most likely be the first time you leave them in a strange place. They don’t want you to go. Their anxiety pulls at your heart. You know their actions won’t go on for ever, but that first time is always the hardest. You can learn some strategies so your preschool child will relax and enjoy school.
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