Is anxiety common? Am I alone in this?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: Dec 27, 2021
Anonymous
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Jun 11, 2015
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Personally I think anxiety is much more commonly experienced than a lot of people realize. That said, you are absolutely not alone in this. As with many things people experience, I think there is also a very side spectrum of anxiety, from mild to severe. And this spectrum, in my opinion, can be experienced by the same person in several ways during their life. If you would like support in this, please know that there are many options available to you, as well.
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Dovah
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May 2, 2015
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Anxiety surely isn't a rarity. It's actually on the rise, which is sad, that being said...You aren't alone, there are lots of people, including myself whom also deal with anxiety, there's a Anxiety Support Chatroom on this website, that you're welcome to join! Everyone there will understand, and be there to help you feel more understood and less alone
Radar16
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Sep 13, 2014
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You are never alone. It is a very common issue which I have experienced myself. We are here to help.
nicolethelper
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Sep 14, 2014
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Anxiety is very common and you are not alone. When you have anxiety try to lay down and relax and take deep breaths
QueeniesPony
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Sep 17, 2014
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You're not alone. Many people suffer different forms of anxiety all across the globe, and many feel as isolated in it as you might be experiencing. There is help out there in a whole variety of ways, beginning with recognising how you feel isn't shameful.
Anonymous
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Sep 19, 2014
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Anxiety is relatively common most people will experience some form of it at least once in their life
TaylorAliasListener97
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Sep 23, 2014
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Anxiety is highly common. It's quite sad actually how many people suffer from it. You are not alone :) There are many people on this page who have gone through or are currently dealing with anxiety who would love to speak with you to help you get through it! :)
Sammy123
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Sep 24, 2014
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Anxiety is very common. So many people experience anxiety on a daily basis, many of whom do not even realise they are an anxiety sufferer
remnantshadow
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Oct 18, 2014
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You are not alone in this. People from all over the world and from every walk of life have anxiety.
7cupsofteaMelanie
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Oct 20, 2014
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You are not alone! Lots of people go through this as well as myself. There are many people willing to help you overcome it.
DPate16
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Oct 22, 2014
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Anxiety is VERY common. It happens to many people around the world. No, you are not alone. There are many things you can do to help you're anxiety.
FrancescaGabrielle
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Oct 23, 2014
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You are never alone. Anxiety is very common! Even the best of us experience anxiety, depression and everything in between.... Never feel as if you're alone in this fight. If you'd ever like to private message me to continue this discussion, feel free to! I'd love to hear from you. Good luck.
colorfulcrocs
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Oct 24, 2014
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Anxiety is common in a lot of children and adults. We worry or stress over things and we just get so worked up and stress even more.
Elis
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Oct 27, 2014
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Anxiety is very common among all people of different ages and genders. Most if not all people have experienced some form of anxiety in their lives, for instance when speaking in public or when going through a rough time, such as financial difficulty. Experiencing some anxiety can be good for you, as it is a way for our bodies to warn us to modulate or cease of a behaviour that is dangerous or counter productive, and it activates our to or focus on a task, thereby heightening cognitive acuity. Other times though, anxiety can be a bad thing. Some people suffer from extreme anxiety which can come in different forms, such as panic attacks, phobia, and social anxiety. (If you feel that your anxiety surpasses the level of "normal" everyday anxiety, you should seek medical advice from a doctor).
It is important to remember that anxiety normal, and that everyone suffers from it. You are not alone if you are experiencing anxiety. It is good to talk to people about the things that make you anxious and ask for advice from friends about how they manage their anxiety if they experience the same thing.
Eylul
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Oct 27, 2014
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Yes, it is common. You are absolutely not alone in this. Lots of the people live anxiety in an era of their lives.
Saraahh
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Nov 1, 2014
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You are not alone in this, millions of people are dealing with anxiety. I used to think I was alone but then when i started talking to my friends and different people over the internet, i found out that anxiety is VERY common among people.
Anonymous
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Nov 2, 2014
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Anxiety is so common. Pretty much everyone experiences anxiety at some point. I have had generalized anxiety for as long as I can remember. Some people are just more predisposed towards being anxious. So, I can definitely say that you're not alone, and that many, many people have also experienced anxiety.
usefulTime17
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Nov 2, 2014
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You are not alone. While no one shares your exact anxiety, many people face the challenge of dealing with their own personal anxiety.
Anonymous
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Nov 3, 2014
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You are not alone in anxiety. Anxiety is a common issue that many others have faced and have overcome.
Arwa
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Nov 4, 2014
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Anxiety is very common all around the world, and you're definitely not alone in this. There are so many people who are in similar situations, and so many people are willing to help too.
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