Top Five Reasons for Anxiety in Pakistan

The Pakistanis are a resilient nation. They may be hasty to lose their temper but are also quick to form bonds. Some cope with the daily battle of shortage of basic amenities and lawlessness with a shrug; others by trying to make a difference. Despite our strong socio-cultural support system, the causes of anxiety are many.

According to a research conducted by the Aga Khan University, anxiety is a mental disorder that can create numerous concerns in many aspects of the sufferer’s life. It can damage a person's marriage, family relationships, friendships, job performance, and health. It is estimated that 10-44% of the people living in developing countries are affected by anxiety and depression disorders.

An anxiety disorder does not simply refer to a state of worry but is a mental illness. The distress it causes can keep you from carrying on with your life normally.

Here are five top reasons why people suffer from anxiety in Pakistan:

1. Low Socioeconomic status:

With the majority of the population in Pakistan living from hand to mouth, not having enough to eat or proper clothing or adequate shelter is a common, yet, alarming cause of anxiety.

2. Environmental Stress:

When one lives in a congested, polluted area where there is no respite provided by greenery in urban centres, people tend to suffer from anxiety attacks. A lack of parks or affordable recreational opportunities add to worries and fosters hopelessness.

3. Fear of Seeking Help:

There is a social stigma about seeking help for mental disorders in our part of the world. Going to a counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist or taking medicines to control anxiety is not only frowned upon but is considered a taboo subject. This leads to a deepening sense of anxiety when the initial symptoms are left untreated.

4. Lack of Education:

The basic reason for this fear to confront mental health issues stems from a lack of awareness due to a lack of quality education. With the literacy rate just a little over 50%, most Pakistanis are unaware that their condition may be that of anxiety and thus do not seek counseling or help or take medicines for anxiety at the right time.

5. Medicines and Medical Condition:

Many a time, anxiety occurs due to ill health which causes a person to succumb to panic attacks and fail to lead a productive life. Dependency on others due to grave illnesses or handicaps gives rise to anxiety. Many a times, nonprescription medicines such as some decongestants, and prescription medicines such as stimulants, steroids, and medicines to treat asthma, Parkinson's disease, and thyroid problems may also stimulate anxiety.

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