Does having anxiety mean your crazy/mental?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Apr 11, 2022
Muntasir
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Nov 15, 2017
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First of all, "mental" is a word that is only used in literal contexts. I know people who would call a kid mental if he dreamed about being a pilot or something. Obviously there's nothing wrong with him!
On the contrary, having anxiety may mean a lot of things. It might mean that you are going through a really hard time. It may mean that a lot is going through your mind, and you can not control the chain of thoughts. It might even mean that you are just anxious about some important event that you are waiting for. Or you might be waiting for something to end. Having anxiety may mean a lot of things. But by no perspectives, it can be seen as being crazy or mental.
Have a good day!
Anonymous
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Jan 13, 2018
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A very common thing with anxiety is actually the belief that you're going crazy. Anxiety is very common to the point where I would consider it very normal. Typically mental illness doesn't consider you crazy.
Anonymous
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Feb 14, 2018
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no it doesn’t. having anxiety means your brain functions different. you’re not mental. you just handle everyday situations different from other people and that’s totally okay.
Anonymous
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Feb 27, 2018
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I think it means you're at a constant and ongoing battle with your mind, which can make it seem like you're a little crazy but even questioning it shows you are aware of your own thoughts. As long as you're aware of your own thoughts I don't think you can be defined as crazy.
Anonymous
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Apr 12, 2018
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No, it doesn't mean you're crazy. If you are crazy, you'll not say that you're crazy. Don't worry about it
VibrantCarousel26
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May 6, 2018
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I wouldn't say it makes you crazy at all; in fact, it's probably a little unhealthy to think about anxiety that way. Anxiety can actually be a healthy thing to experience at certain times -- it's when it gets to be overwhelming, or when we experience anxiety at unexpected or unreasonable times, that it becomes an issue. If you're experiencing anxiety a lot of the time (even when it's not expected, as in a stressful environment) then it may benefit you to seek some help -- be it from a professional, a friend, a book, or even someone here on 7Cups. In short, it's not a "crazy" or even a bad thing to have anxiety -- it's a really common experience! But that doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't do something to alleviate it. Talking and learning about anxiety is a great first step!
Norea
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May 13, 2018
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No, it means you have a (unfortunately very common) health problem that can get better real quick with the right help.
Anonymous
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May 30, 2018
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Of course not. Anxiety is just another emotion like happiness and sadness. Everyone tend to become anxious at some point or the other. The important point is to understand yourself, acknowledge your feelings and thinking of possible solutions as to make the situation under control.
Anonymous
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Jun 1, 2018
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Having anxiety means that sometimes things are more overwhelming than they might be to others without it. It also has its physical symptoms. Anxiety doesn't always need a cause or trigger either; sometimes it hits you when you least expect it. But, having anxiety does not make you crazy, or 'mental'. It's a challenge, just like any other, and is something that many people deal with, even if it's not always visible.
WarmShadow8
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Jun 13, 2018
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No. The stigma about mental health is that people easily assume that anyone with mental health issues are labelled to be "crazy" which the society consider to be some sort of outcast. The truth is, it is not. Most psychological problems are actually common for a lot of individuals. Anxiety for example could be experienced by anyone. Yes, it is a mental health issue but it doesn't mean you are loosing your mind.
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