Mental illnesses, unlike other ailments are less talked about in general. It cannot be denied that despite moving ahead in time, a worrying social stigma is associated with anxiety and depression. People battling such issues often have chaotic thoughts and find it very difficult to open up to someone and share their feelings. It is not only the affected person facing trouble, diagnosing someone with anxiety disorder is equally tedious, more so due to the likelihood of these people socially isolating themselves. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), it is the most common form of mental illness affecting 18% of the US population every year. That's a really staggering amount! To put into perspective, 1 out of 5 people in the US suffer from anxiety. Here are some of the myths you may have come across:   1. It's all in your head - These are the words that demotivate anxiety victims from talking freely about their underlying problems. Th