The Invisible Challenges of Being Anxious
A Primer to Help You Work Toward Better Mental Health
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We’ve entered a time where emotional dysregulation is almost a badge of honor. You’re not alone if you find yourself spiraling after a random text or losing your cool over a missed deadline—you’re just part of the trend. Anxiety isn’t some rare, exotic condition anymore, it’s mainstream.
According to the 2012-2013 National Epidemiologic Survey, about 12.7% of the U.S. population is affected by anxiety disorders each year. If we look at older data from the 2004 National Comorbidity Study, that number climbs to a staggering 21% within 12 months and 34% over a lifetime. So, guess what? Emotional chaos is normal. The question isn’t whether you’re anxious but how well you’re pretending you're not.
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