What Does Anxiety Mean To You?
Mental health struggles like anxiety come in many forms, and how it impacts your life is unique to you. We connected with 30 people in their daily lives to explore the range of anxieties they experience.
Thoughts Are Racing
Ashley 39, Stay-at-home Mom
My thoughts are often racing all night
Feeling Accepted
Michael 29, Fitness Instructor
I have a hard time feeling accepted
Scared Of Bringing Illness Home
Susan 39, ER Doctor
I’m scared of bringing illness home to my children
Balancing It All
Amy 36. Waitress
How can I balance it all?
Always Rushing
Vanessa 56, Occupational Therapist – Pediatrics
I’m always rushing around and find it difficult to take time for myself
What If I Fail Out?
Nyeleti 30, Nursing Student
What if I fail out of nursing school?
I’m Overwhelmed
Meghan 37, Business Owner – Interior Design Firm
I’m so overwhelmed taking care of everyone
Introverted
Ryan 27, Food Industry / Bagel Shop
I struggle to be around people
Out Of My Control
Yukie 61, Restaurant Office Manager
I used to worry about my kids, now it’s my dogs
What If I Get Sick?
Luisa 27, Receptionist
What will happen to me if I get really sick?
My Son Has ADHD
Kate 51, Video Producer
I worry about my son with ADHD
Time Is Moving Quickly
Liz 26, Barista
Time is moving too quickly, I am trying to live in the moment.
Anxious And Scared
Karen 34, Bookseller
I’m scared of what comes next
Battling Anxiety
Emilia 36, Cheesemonger
I’ve battled anxiety since I was a teenager
Misunderstood
Chelsea 22, Coffee Shop GM
I often feel misunderstood
Affording Life After School
Claire 22, Barista
Will I have enough money to live after school?
Severe Anxiety And Agoraphobia
Michael 31, Photographer
I’ve struggled to just get out of bed
My Kids’ Future
Ian 32, Master Barber
What will the future be like for my kids?
State Of The World
Julia 27, Stylist / Makeup Artist
I’m very stressed about the state of the world
Struggles With Planning
Jenelle 29, Bridal Stylist
Some days I struggle to just get started
Generational Anxiety
Thomas 34, Chef
My parents had anxiety, and I do, too
Worry And Uncertainty
John 73, Bar / Restaurant Owner
I’m worried about the economy and the virus
Bills, Kids And Stress
Harold 40, Delivery Driver
The bills keep piling up
Compared To Others
Jasmin 31, Server
I hate being compared to others
Climate Change
Steve 68, Wine Shop Owner
What are we doing to this world?
Job Anxiety
Joseph 65, Realtor
Anxiety is always a part of my job
Good, Bad, And The Ugly
Matt 39, Minister
I carry the anxiety people share with me
Challenging Childhood
Ashley 39, Former 1st Grade Teacher
My anxiety is ever present
Diagnosed With MS
Kate 51, Video Producer
I have MS and I’m scared about what may happen
Misdiagnosis
Susan 39, ER Doctor
What if I misdiagnosed a patient?
