MILLENNIAL- THE ANXIOUS GENERATION

The millennial born during 1981-1996 are more likely to talk about depression and anxiety than their parents or grandparents. This is because this generation has grown up hearing about the eating disorders, suicide, depression or anxiety and so they have no issue of talking about mental illness. Seeking a professional’s help or openly talking about mental illness is not a taboo for millennial. Twenty to thirty year old are referred as the "the anxious generation." This is because they were the first to grow up with Internet and online life. Internet has its own set of pros and cons, on one side its really good source of learning new things and connecting with people from around the world and on the other hand being active on social media means facing the societal pressure to keep up with trends and just be on top and that leads to inferiority complex and stress.

Not only social media is cause of stress and anxiety for millennial but other factors such as academic excellence, family expectations, and peer pressure also becomes sources of depression for the youngsters. If I talk about myself, I too feel constant pressure to maintain my Cumulative GPA and be appreciated for my efforts. In every family there is a topper child who has to maintain that image for the young siblings to follow them, in this case I’m the elder child.
The Millennial frequently compare their accomplishments with everybody else's. This brings out low confidence and instability in them. I being a millennial would also do the same which eventually leads to more stress.




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