To understand anxiety, we'd first need to clear up our definition of stress. Why i choose not to rely on existing explanations, is because while modern medicine acknowledges the existence of stress and its influence on the body, the discussion about its nature is largely avoided. There is no such thing as reliable measurement of stress, and because of such it cannot serve as a basis in any diagnosis. Often because of patient's circumstances, stress cannot be avoided, therefore it's easier to minimize its effects by supplying medication. The upper limit of mental stress that can be handled by human beings is also elusive, as it appears that whatever circumstances people are... (read 1246 more words →)