If people find out I am anxious, won't they think I'm incompetent, stupid or untrustworthy?
KKGunner
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Dec 24, 2014
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Yes, because there is a stigma attached to mental illness. Mental illness isn't viewed very seriously and is given a sign that people are "incompetent, stupid or untrustworthy." But those people are wrong. The people who truly support you won't say that.
Anonymous
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May 24, 2015
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They can sense it and take advantage of your perceived weakness rather than just being who you are and being respectful of you.Tricky. Those that are kind get it and are positive when responding to one's anxiety.
secondone
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Jun 11, 2015
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No. If people find out you are anxious, chances are some of them will recognize their own feelings in you! Everyone feels anxious at some time or another. If you are open about your anxiety, someone will be able to help you through it.
Anonymous
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Jun 30, 2015
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Anxiety is a medical condition, and should be taken with the same seriousness as any other. How other people respond isn't really up to you (it depends on the people in question; different people react differently, depending on their maturity), but you can do your part in explaining away any misconceptions about your anxiety or answering any questions about it should those that you decide to tell have them.
PandaBear4
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Nov 9, 2015
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No. Everyone in their life becomes anxious. Whether it be worrying about a test tomorrow, a job, family matters, everyone gets anxious. We're only human after all.
Anonymous
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Dec 29, 2015
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No they won't, because it is absolutely normal to be anxious and it happens to all the people so they won't think that way about you
Anonymous
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Jan 4, 2016
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No. Just remember: the people who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. If you found out that someone you knew suffered from anxiety, wouldn't you want to help them rather than degrade them?
TrueElysium
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Feb 16, 2016
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I've never had a person call me any of those things when I explain my anxieties. Most people are understanding and supportive you just have to give them a chance.
pxstelparadise
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Jul 5, 2016
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Absolutely not. Everyone feels anxious, whether it be because of school, work, etc. Clearly, not everyone has anxiety to the point of anxiety disorder, but you will be able to find people who can understand and help you with whatever you're going through
Anonymous
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Oct 25, 2016
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Yes they will think we re incompetemt, stupid, untrustworthly... because anxious happens to people has little experience, doesnt understand (stupid), and untrustworthy because they doesnt looks profesional.
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