It's not just you, we're all living in the United States of Anxiety

[Demovictory9]

http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-americans-more-anxious-20180508-story.html


A new survey from the American Psychiatric Assn. reveals that 39% of Americans feel more anxious now than they did a year ago. That's more than double the 19% of Americans who feel less anxious now than at this time last year. (Another 39% of survey respondents said their anxiety level is about the same, and 3% weren't sure.)

Worries about safety topped the list of anxieties, with 36% of Americans describing themselves as extremely anxious about "keeping myself or my family safe." About 31% said they were "somewhat anxious" on this score.

Financial fears were close behind. The prospect of paying bills and other expenses made 35% of survey respondents feel extremely anxious, and 32% said it made them somewhat anxious."

And then there were concerns about health. The 28% of Americans who reported being extremely anxious about their medical condition were joined by 39% who said they were somewhat anxious about it.

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The contentious political climate is a significant source of anxiety for a majority of Americans, the survey found. One in five respondents said they were extremely anxious about "the impact of politics on my daily life," and 36% said they were somewhat anxious about it.

http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-americans-more-anxious-20180508-story.html

[NightWatcher]

1. At least throw us a bone and send us some government approved soma or an ounce of weed each month.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. I went on anti anxiety meds a few weeks ago.

I have never needed them before, but I wake up every day anxious. I don't sleep well, I have trouble coping with normal stuff. Nothing before Trump. I should send him the bill.

[Blue_Tires]

3. Black folks not named Kanye West have been on pins and needles for awhile now