Work-related stress/anxiety doesn’t just disappear when you go home for the day. When stress persists, it can take a toll on your health and wellbeing.
Anxiety disorders are actually the most common mental illness in the U.S. – affecting 40 million adults.
Symptoms of work anxiety include excessive worrying, trouble sleeping, and an inability to concentrate in the work environment.
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety becomes a problem when it interferes with daily activities, such as your ability to work or complete tasks.
Nearly one-half of large companies in the U.S. provide some type of stress management training for their workforces. According to the CDC, one-fourth of employees view their jobs as the number one stressor in their lives.
Only about one-third of individuals suffering with an anxiety disorder receive treatment, but treatment doesn’t need to solely consist of prescribed medication. There are other natural and proven ways to reduce or eliminate anxiety.
There are many safe, drug-free remedies to relieve feelings of anxiousness, such as mind-body techniques, supplements, and calming teas.
Work-related stress/anxiety doesn’t just disappear when you go home for the day. When stress persists, it can take a toll on your health and wellbeing.
Whether at home or in the workplace, there are steps you can take to make yourself feel better and calmer. While the pharmaceutical approach is an option, for those who have less severe anxiety or wish to cure themselves naturally, the holistic route may be best for you.
The high psychological and social cost that people experience as a result of stress in the workplace is becoming an increasing problem not only for workers but for management. Reduction in efficiency due to work stress has a comparable impact to the work reduction caused by strikes on the economic front.
Workplaces with high levels of mental wellbeing are more productive. Addressing wellbeing at work increases productivity by as much as 12%.
Anxiety is a highly personalized phenomenon and can vary widely. How you cope with your stress, anxiety and other emotions is fully up to you, but it’s recommended you make sure you’re treating yourself or seeking treatment.
Emma Ascott is a contributing writer for Allwork.Space based in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Walter Cronkite at Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication in 2021. Emma has written about a multitude of topics, such as the future of work, politics, social justice, money, tech, government meetings, breaking news and healthcare.
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