Anxiety and Mental Capacity | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Anxiety and Mental Capacity

One affects the other.

943
Anxiety and Mental Capacity
https://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files/2018/03/03/636557177810423605-934002782_Anxiety%20and%20Mental%20Capacity%20Cover%20Photo.jpg

Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, regarding an event or something with an uncertain outcome [via google dictionary]. The interesting thing about anxiety is that it happens at the least expected of times, and in the least expected of places, and also to the “least expected of people.”

Anxiety is an emotion that one controls. The mind is a powerful tool, and can control any situation, if allowed. A common saying is, “The situation is only what you make of it,” which is true to an extent. Not every situation is controllable, but every emotion is. Every outcome of a situation is influenced by the actions, and feelings, leading up to it.

Mental capacity is not an emotion, but it is an intangible, controllable thing. The information that one remembers is nothing but a choice, such that information can be remembered, or forgotten, at any moment. The reason behind why one cannot remember the information for an exam or a friend’s birthday is solely due to his or her lack of mental capacity. But, mental capacity can shrink... as well as expand. Either is possible, if the host chooses.

The most relevant emotion for all is anxiety.If anxiety were a tangible object, planet earth could potentially be smaller than a grain of rice. Anxiety is an unusually large emotion, that affects not only the human race, but every species. The panic that comes with anxiety is never welcome, and can affect the simplest of tasks.

The people who suffer with extreme anxiety experience trouble in their lives. But, they choose to feel this emotion, and they choose to stress themselves out beyond capacity due to of their mental capacity. There are many things the mind can remember, and every event influences the next. So, by dwelling on past memories or events, the future can be too stressful for some to handle.

Every emotion is predictable, and every being is emotional. Therefore, every being is predictable.Each mind is complex, but unique. Understanding someone, or something, can be very difficult if not done properly. Examining anxiety levels can help to define a specific person, though. Anxiety levels are influenced by the environment one grows up in, as well as the environment one is used to being in. Putting one into an uncomfortable situation only heightens their feelings of anxiety, and by knowing this, understanding that being is more predictable.

Anxiety causes mental capacity to shrink. Anxiety can be considered a gateway emotion because there are many emotions that follow after feeling anxiety. And, anxiety can be considered a grandfather emotion because there are many emotions in the same category. Overall, anxiety is the most important, underrated emotion with regards to mental capacity. Once anxiety is eliminated from one’s mind, mental capacity expands immensely.

Although complex, the mind can be predictable such that every emotion is caused by a specific situation, through a certain trend. Since the mind can be predictable, the theory that every emotion is controllable stands.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over
reference.com

To those who celebrate, you just spent an entire day cooking an elaborate meal with all of your favorite foods. You probably ate your body weight in pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. What happens now? Oh yea, Christmas. It’s time to take out all of the decorations and Christmas themed things that have been sitting in the attic since last year; it’s time to make a reappearance. So, here are 10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

2593
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1546
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

200802
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

21276
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments