Some of the anxiety disorders go away
without treatment. For example, an anxiety disorder may develop during a very
stressful set of circumstances (loss of a job, job search, divorce, custody
battle, cancer diagnosis). When the stressors are more accepted and better
managed, or even resolved, the anxiety may decline. Of the diagnosed anxiety
disorders, specific childhood phobias are the most likely to diminish
naturally. For example, if your child is fearful of insects, storms, or the
dark, keep in mind that it is common for this type of problem to subside with
age. Parents benefit from understanding that children experience typical
childhood fears across different age spans, but parents also need to watch for
extended, extreme suffering and reduced functioning in their child. These
difficulties may signal the need for professional treatment.
Some people just continue to live
with anxiety until they feel like they can't cope on their own anymore and
finally talk to their doctor. Other individuals let the nervousness wear them
down, ultimately giving up and resigning themselves to their suffering.
Research suggests that anxiety disorders can lead to depressive disorders if
left untreated. Clinical depression is a particularly debilitating medical
disease that requires aggressive treatment. Although you may avoid treatment
due to the constraints of time and money, it is important to remember that
successful treatment is available. Usually, the earlier you seek effective
treatment, the better the results for your mental well-being and quality of
life. Upon finding relief through meeting with trained mental health
professionals, people frequently remark “I wish I would have gone in for help
sooner.”
Source: The Anxiety Answer Book by: Laurie A. Helgoe, PhD, Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD, Martin J. Kommor, MD
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