Feeling Anxious? You’re not the only one

This article was edited and approved for accuracy By Adam Szmerling on August 26, 2014

Anxiety is a syndrome that is becoming increasingly more common around the world, if you’re suffering from this mental affliction remember you’re not the only one. There are 1 in 6 Australians experiencing depression, anxiety or both at any given time- a shocking statistic for which we wish to raise awarness not just of the symptoms, but of how those suffering and those around them can cope.

If you have experience with anxiety or living with those who do, share this infographic and help them to realise you are not alone.

State of Anxiety

This post is part of our Anxiety Awareness Campaign at Bayside Psychotherapy; if you’d like to learn more about the physical symptoms of anxiety you can do so here. We want to help spread an understanding of anxiety and those who experience it in their everyday lives. Whilst each case of anxiety is unique, through sharing knowledge sharing and talking about it the issue we hope to develop a community of people who can help each other.

Bayside Psychotherapy was founded by Adam Szmerling in Melbourne, offering counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Adam's experience with psychotherapy inspired him to help others improve their self-understanding, mental health and wellbeing.

Authors

Adam Szmerling

Born and bred in Melbourne, I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW) and clinical psychotherapist (PACFA). I work with individuals and couples, adult clients who want to speak and engage in psychotherapy.
Natalie Szmerling

Natalie is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in the health sector. She completed her Masters (Clinical Psychology) training at Swinburne University and wrote her masters thesis on multidimensional self-esteem in different problematic eating patterns.