It is not a surprise that symptoms of anxiety and depression have increased considerably in the US this year, during Covid-19. While there are many factors that can contribute to anxiety, stress, such as the one of the pandemic, loneliness and lack of social interaction, are triggers.
It is estimated that 40 million adults in the US suffer from anxiety. This can include fear, excessive worry, as well as panic disorders and phobias. While feeling unease and having a healthy dose of concern over our wellbeing is normal, you might ask, at what point should one be concerned about anxiety and seek treatment?
What is an anxiety disorder?
For the purpose of this article, I am going to focus on generalized anxiety disorder. Other major anxiety disorders include panic disorder, specific phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, separation anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
To learn more about anxiety, conventional and integrative evidence-based therapies, as well as safety and efficacy of commonly used supplements for anxiety, continue to read here.
The supplements covered in this article include inositol, kava, ashwagandha, German chamomile, L-theanine, lavender, lemon balm, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), and rhodiola.
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