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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States according to theAssociation of anxiety and depression of AmericaThe anxiety affects 40 million adults in the country, more than 18% of the population. Those who fight that is worse,Anxiety can be debilitating, and we can feel like if there is no end in sight. But a new study in theAffective Disorders Journal say thatrecover from anxiety is completely possible. The key is to have someone to look at and finding your spirituality.

The researchers at the University of Toronto have examined a nationally representative sample of 2,128 Canadian adults with a history of generalized anxiety (GAD) and have found that 72% of them had been without anxiety for at least at least a year. Nearly 60% of participants reported not having any other matter of mental health or dependence, such as addiction, suicidal thoughts or depression. In fact, 40% said they were in a state of an "excellent" mental health, which means that last month, they felt happy on an almost daily basis and felt high levels of social andpsychological well-being. They also had a freedom of everythingmental health problems Last year.

Researchers have found some determining factors among those who have declared to feel completely free of anxiety. First, the people who had at least one person who could confide in their illness were three times more likely to be in excellent mental health than those who did not do it. "Social support that extends from a confidant can promote a sense of belonging and self, which can promote the recovery"Kandace Ryckman, co-author of the study, said in adeclaration.

According to the main author of the studyESME FULLER-THOMSONThe Director of the Institute of the Institute of Life and Aging at the University of Toronto, the conclusions suggest that "the complete recovery is possible, even among those who have suffered for many years with the disorder".

She noted that their results also prove that there is a "strong link between the recovery of mental illness and belief in superior power". Among the participants, those whoturned to religion Or spirituality to cope with daily difficulties was 36% more likely to have excellent mental health than those who did not do it.

Some of the other factors that seemedinjured mental health were a story of insomnia,social insulationand poor physical health.

This new study proves that anxiety is an extremely treatable disorder. But unfortunately, many peopleAvoid getting professional help Due to social stigma around mental illness. Let's hope that these conclusions will inspire anyone who could face anxiety to ask for help, confidence in those who are close to them and find something to connect with spiritually. This could be everything they need to completely recover.