Interesting topic. I've been dealing with anxiety for the past couple of years, and my lifestyle is something that anyone would ask 'what the heck do you have to be anxious about'?!?!?!? My wife & I are retired, and basically hike full time as the weather allows - and we're only 54. The only time I'm anxious is from 3-8 am, which of course is crippling for an effective nights sleep. I've determined my anxiety (after my doctor suggested it) is pretty much directly linked to a back injury from 1995, and the subsequent problems of crippling back spasms that occur 1-2x per year. In 2017 it all came to a head as I tried a chiropractic solution, which totally screwed me up for more than 6 months (basically couldn't sit that entire time). I thought once I was better all would be great going forward, but the brain loves a good joke (as the anxiety crept up this past year).

My doctor suggested 3 things ... drug, therapist, or anxiety apps. I'm on a drug called Deloxetine at a very low dose, which helps a lot (pretty much back to my normal self). The plan is to be on this drug for a year or so, and concurrently start with those anxiety apps ... and eventually get off the drug when my brain has distanced itself from 2017, and learned a few coping tactics (with the reality of my back's faults).

Nothing like being truly humbled to change one's attitude towards mental illnesses. IMHO: chiropractic science is just plain BS.

Good luck with your own journey ... you are not alone.