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An estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had any anxiety disorder in the past year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Women and children are particularly susceptible to anxiety disorders as it affects 31.9% of adolescents between 13 and 18 years old.

Many of you reading this article right now likely have had anxiety at least once in your life, and many are still living with it on a daily basis. As hard as it may be, finding your comfort zone in little things may ease this unnerving feeling just a little bit.

This Instagram page “Anxiety Within” has set out on an educational mission to raise awareness on mental health by sharing anxiety-related memes that vary from painfully spot-on to absurdly funny. Below we wrapped up some of the best ones, so make sure to upvote the ones you like the most!

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and anxiety, don’t wait. Call the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) for help and see the list of other crisis helplines.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, that‘s me. Negative side effect: People think I‘m arrogant, unapproachable and intimidating.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You tried and you failed miserably, kid. Lesson is: never try. ~Homer Simpson~

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Anxiety disorders can affect people of virtually any age group. For school kids in particular, anxiety is often mistaken for something else like upset stomach, acting out, ADHD and even learning disorders, according to Child Mind Institute.

Speaking of school kids, it has to be noted that there are many different kinds of anxiety. That is one of the reasons it can be hard to detect in the classroom. According to neurologist Ken Schuster, PsyD, what they all have in common is that anxiety “tends to lock up the brain” and in turn make school very hard for anxious kids.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's always a revelation when your normal becomes an "are you okay" from other people. lol

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His username looks like one of those fancy written names, like Yuneeq or Ptoughnee

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol i sleep around 5 or 6 hours a day, maximum, and yet i am plagued with fatalistic thoughts, honestly i got to a point that i don't believe that anything Will Turn out ok for me, Im mostly wrong, and i know its all in my head, but i still do it, só no, sleep hás nothing to do with that.

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Bored Panda reached out to Claire E. Cameron, an associate professor of learning and instruction at University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education, to find out more about young sufferers of anxiety and ways to help it.

According to Cameron, there is still a lot of stigma when it comes to talking about mental health. “Teachers should learn to listen to youth in a non-judgmental way and help them work with a school counselor or other trusted adult, if the need is beyond the teacher’s training level.”

Moreover, “Teachers can also incorporate social-emotional learning into their teaching and need to model healthy self-care such as getting enough sleep, eating nutritious food, and practicing mindfulness. Re-focusing students on their strengths and assets is critical,” Cameron added.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Basically the same thing happens when it's bedtime but the anxiety kicks aside the sleepiness and dances its way into my brain

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Just act normal...you're fine" <--- me to myself as I walk through the security scanners knowing full well I didn't steal anything.

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Most importantly, helping youth to identify the ideas they feel good about and making them feel good is key in easing early anxiety in school children. Cameron says it can be anything from activities they enjoy doing, like sports or theater, to volunteering (not going on their phones). “And then spending as much of their time and attention on those things,” the professor noted.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its even worst when things are actually going decently in your life, but you wake up everyday with an overwelming felling of lost, and you end up spending 15 or 16 hours a day thinking what Will you do if what ever is your paranóia today happens, even though there is no reason what só ever to make you believe that it Will happen. Its a very very " fun " felling.......

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Our culture tends to value people’s outward appearance and achievements, the professor argues. “Yet where human beings find meaning is in strong healthy relationships and doing work (including academic work) that contributes to the community and to a sense of greater good.”

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According to the professor, teachers can involve students in service learning projects to help students connect what they are learning in school to the outside world.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought I was the only one.... But it makes me feel a bit normal to see the number of likes. I'm not doing so good at the moment but I will be there one day.

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Ken Schuster, PsyD, who was a former teacher, told Child Mind Institute that you could see it in a child’s behavior that they were having anxiety issues. “Back when I was teaching, I would notice that when I had to call on someone, or had to figure out whose turn it was to speak, it was like the anxious kid always tended to disappear.”

“The eager child is making eye contact, they’re giving you some kind of physical presence in the room like ‘Call on me, call on me!’”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"If you're reading this, you're too close and making me anxious already " <=== this should be added too

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me, and make it one day, cause it's only like 11-12 hours, or at leats, it used to take that!

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However, when kids are anxious about answering questions in class, they act the opposite. “They’re going to break eye contact, they might look down, they might start writing something even though they’re not really writing something. They’re trying to break the connection with the teacher in order to avoid what’s making them feel anxious,” Schuster explained.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I chuckled, but how sad :/ im.going to make it a personal goal to compliment anyone who looks even remotely down

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good on you Thida, as someone who suffers with depression, you have no idea what a positive impact that would have.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friends told me i was a warrior. My wings were broken, but they'll be here to help me to fight. I cried for hours , and never forgot this. I wish for all of you to get better and find the support you need. I don't know you, but i'm sure you're amazing. Take care😊

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm holding on to a compliment I got 35 years ago that wasn't even told to my face, but rather to my friend, who told me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this isn't what this entry was about but JIC. Make sure your cats (and dogs and Im sure other animals) aren't licking salt lamps. They can become kinda addicted like how our brain works with salt and it CAN lead to salt toxicity. Just sayin, keep an eye out

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't remember any compliments being given to me. I only remember being called hideous a while back.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love your pfp, the colors are great and the stripes in the horns make them look so cool

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These salt lamps are horribly dangerous for pets. Please never do that.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice sentiment. But in real life those salt lamps can be deadly to cats: they lick them and their kidneys can't handle so much salt. Please be careful with your kitties (but keep thinking about the compliments you received, they are good for you).

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yesterday a kid around 12 looked up at me and said "wow,your so pretty." that made me smile so much skfnwojoij :))

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm lucky I have friends who complement me all the time... Shame I struggle to believe them

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever's reading, you have a beautiful soul. (Also the cat is adorable, it sucks that salt lamps can be toxic for cats oh no-)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was dating my now-husband, I gave him a back rub and came out with "You have nice skin" He looked at me with a very odd expression, and I started babbling about I didn't mean nice skin from a serial killer making a skin suit perspective, but more that he didn't have a hairy back and his skin was so smooth, all the while stroking it as I babbled like an idiot. He still married me, but I definitely need to upgrade my compliment skills...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor kitty probably died of kidney failure because of licking the salt lamp constantly.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat loves wrapping around the salt lamp, he like the colour and gentle heat. He never licks it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s called a mental health day, but very few employers recognize or honor the practice. At least in N America

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, thank you! May i have a big hug then? Please? ( edit: to all of you who sent me hugs, you are absolutely adorable. Come here, yup, everyone, group hug!)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah but it’s because of that activity that our brains evolved an extremely strong stress response. Which is all fine and dandy when the stress is a bear and once you’re out of the situation your brain can slowly decompress, but not so good when stress is your constant state of being… So technically when you’re suffering from the stress of modern life you can blame your ancestors and evolution for it being so excruciating.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did I just walk into this room? What were we talking about? Where are my pants?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH THATS SO ME! Theyre like this is between you and me after they tell me but i have already forgotten lol

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, i don't know who came with this idea of freaking stairs, but they clearly had no idea about the chaos in my head .

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that one of the "if you can't handle me when I'm at my worst...." thing? Ugh.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because i can't sit on my chair, a shrimp took it and stole my computer.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have the first part down, falling asleep is easy. Waking up rested and having a good day... not so much.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep on opening the fridge till my standards are low enough to eat what's available.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must have been a sponge in another life. If someone i love is unhappy ,i'll keep their issues and pain with me.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I need an adultier adult. Can I have someone who's at least 58?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have read that those therapist have heard it all before, we just imagine that we are more crazy.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate this. Because with some mental health issues you are depressed for long periods of time. And all those "positivity only" people will drop you as soon as depression hits once again. But when they are depressed, you are the first person to go to, because you understand...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Usually when this happens to me, I have an impending panic attack. Might take a couple hours, or twenty minutes to kick in, but once it’s there, it’s a doozy. Happened to me tonight, as a matter of fact. So now I’m up on Bored Panda at 2 in the morning, because hey. Self care. :)

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh god I hate this feeling “I don’t know if I feel ok right now wow it’s loud just keep smiling wow it’s hard to think there’s a lot of people looking at me I feel itchy why is it so hot there’s a lot going on here OH S**T SOMEONE ASKED U A QUESTION why is the music so loud”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And them still being here for you with all their kindness and support

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me when I first wake up: ugh I’m so going to bed early tonight, maybe as soon as I get home from work. Me at 2:00am that night on BP: 👀

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got to work this morning and the coffee machine was making weird noises instead of coffee so I just lay down in the middle of the floor. I can’t handle this kind of stress with the rest of the *gestures to everything*

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m gonna go to court. I don’t know what for, but I’m either going to say this or ‘I felt like it.’.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fold? Is that some new name for clean pile/ dirty pile?

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me with the Avengers movies. Just can’t be arsed after watching The Tick (1994 and new version) and The Boys and Watchmen etc.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I HATE people like that! "Oh I need to tell you something but I see you're busy so I just tell you when you're free" B***h, tell me now, or don't say that you need to tell me something later!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make my kids a nice breakfast every day and i then I just sit there with my coffee lol

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That, or I get a huge burst of energy that I definitely needed during the day, but now there's no chance I'm falling asleep

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great.... Now I'm anxious about my skeleton trying to escape my body.....

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha, I know that so well! It's also very awkward when people from group 1 and group 2 meet and you have to decide which persona to show to both.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Pats back* There, there. I know the feeling so my shoulder is yours for as long as you need it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me when I know no one will be home the next day meaning I'll finally have a happy introverted day :)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well for years it was overly excessive amounts of alcohol but now it's a handful of chocolate chips. Looking up!

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