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8 Reasons Why You're Always Anxious

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Anxiety is the single most prevalent mental illness in the world and it affects over 40 million adults in the US alone, with more being diagnosed each year. Have you ever had a problem controlling your anxiety? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by it and don’t quite know how to deal with it? Many of us are no strangers to stress and anxiety. Anxiety can be brought on by a lot of different factors, such as genetics, biochemistry, childhood experiences, and social environments. It’s usually triggered by specific events or stimuli, but the problem is, most people aren’t aware of what causes their anxiety and end up thinking that they’re simply anxious for no reason. To help you uncover this mystery, let's look at some of the reasons why you're feeling anxious all the time.

If you relate to this video and want to learn more about the signs of hidden anxiety, we have a video on that as well: https://youtu.be/woJFvy5Jp1Y

Disclaimer: For more serious cases of anxiety disorders, we advise that you seek real-life professional help. Also, if you relate to this video and think you might have an anxiety disorder, please reach out to your doctor to discuss your symptoms, as this video is not intended to diagnose yourself or others.

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