The Unknown Reflection in the Mirror: The Anxiety

Abstract

Anxiety is a prevalent psychological disorder that often begins with a fear of the unknown, leading individuals to panic or seek constant companionship. It reflects an internal narrative that is disconnected from reality; one that does not exist, has never existed, and may never exist in any objective sense. This distorted perception is at the heart of this paper, which uses the case study and
analytical methods to examine anxiety disorders with a view to reducing the incidence in society. The article submits that understanding anxiety through a more nuanced lens, specifically by applying the Biopsychosocial (BPS) and Cultural Responsivity and Social Justice (CRSJ) frameworks, alongside therapeutic counselling strategies, allows for a richer and more effective exploration of its causes and impacts.