SPEAKER: Nearly one
out of five adults
will be affected by anxiety
in their lifetime.
While men aren't as likely to be
diagnosed with anxiety,
that could be in part
because they have
different signs of it.
Women are more
likely to internalize emotions,
but men will externalize them,
leading to aggressive,
impulsive,
and combative behavior.
Men are also more likely to have
strained relationships
with friends and family
because of excessive worry.
Also, men might turn to alcohol
or drugs as a coping mechanism,
leading to substance misuse.
Other signs of anxiety
for all genders
include being restless,
irritable, having
fatigue, trouble concentrating,
trouble sleeping, and not
able to control worrying.
If you spot these signs,
you should talk to a doctor.
Treatment might focus
on rewarding good actions
and directing
toward non-aggressive and
non-destructive choices.
You can make some life changes
to help as well.
Getting exercise, being
social with friends and family,
and staying away from drugs
and alcohol
can help ease anxiety.