Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I will be talking about anxiety, how it manifests, and when anxiety can and can’t be helpful. I also talk about the internal and external causes of anxiety, the difference between stress and anxiety, and anxiety as a diagnosable mental illness. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:35] What is anxiety? [04:11] Signs & symptoms of anxiety. [04:57] Helpful and unhelpful anxiety. [07:48] What causes anxiety? [08:59] External causes of anxiety. [08:55] Stress vs anxiety. [10:06] Is my anxiety just unhelpful or a diagnosable mental illness? [10:52] Some anxiety disorders.   Quotes: “Unhelpful anxiety makes it almost impossible to deal with actual dangers.” [05:47] “Stress is a short-term response in response to something that is happening. Anxiety can linger on forever, and it may not have a trigger.” [09:06 “Stress is an internal factor for anxiety, and anxiety is an internal factor for anxiety.” [09:40] “If it is interfering with your life, it is most likely, possibly, clinically diagnosable.” [10:26] “Labelling yourself with a diagnosis or two will not make your life more livable.” [11:03] “If any of this resonated with you and you want to learn more, learn more.” [12:58]   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please if you love this episode, and know someone else who is a passionate soul on a mission just like you share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave an iTunes review and don’t forget to subscribe.