Girl Behind the Fence

Per the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety affects over 2 billion adults worldwide and over 97 million in the United States alone. Of those, approximately 54% are women.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry stated that annual anxiety treatment costs are over $42 billion in the United States. Of this, $ 23 billion is for repetitive doctor visits due to symptoms that mimic physical illnesses. Compared to non-anxious individuals, those with anxiety disorders are 5X more likely to go to the doctor and 6X more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders.

Currently, anxiety is the # 1 mental health concern in North Ameria. Each year, more than 4 billion prescriptions are filled in the United States alone, of which Paxil and Zoloft are two of the top prescribed medications. Due to lack of medical insurance or funds, many people self-medicate with street drugs and / or alcohol. In fact, 42% of those who struggle with anxiety admit to using recreational drugs.

There are many common forms of anxiety, each affecting millions of people.

* Generalized Anxiety Disorder: 6.8 million, in which women are 2X more likely than men to be afflicted.

* Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: 2.2 million, which is equally common for both men and women.

* Panic Disorder: 6 million, in which women are 2X more likely than men to be afflicted.

* PTSD: 7.7 million, in which women are more afflicted. However, 65% of men and 46% of women who are raped, struggle with PTSD. Child sexual abuse is also a strong predictor for a lifetime battle with PTSD.

* Social Anxiety Disorder: 15 million, which is equally common in both men and women.

The bad news is that symptoms don't disappear when ignored. The good news is, with the right tools, you can regain control of your life, find your authenticity, reconnect with your passions, reach goals, express yourself more freely, experience more stable work environments, enjoy healthier relationships, increase your academic success, break free from addictions, and even have a closer relationship with God.

That is why this book exists.

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