If people find out I am anxious, won't they think I'm incompetent, stupid or untrustworthy?

No, I don't think so. It might be hard to understand but feeling anxious and doubting yourself, I think, is completely normal for anyone to experience. If people think that way about you, you are best off without them.

Most people will not think any of those things. When my friends found out, they told me that this was something that happens in a lot of people and I'm not alone.

I came out and talked about my anxiety with my friends, now they support me, and help me to achieve my best. I'm sure that people will only want to help, and not think less of you.

A lot of people are worried about people learning they have anxious tendencies, or struggle with Anxiety, and it is a completely common, and very natural fear. However, majority of the time, our loved ones will seek ways to help when our anxiety increases. You can have a good sit down talk with those close to you, and explain that it does not affect your ability to function on a day to day basis, it simply means some tasks may be more difficult, but not impossible.

When people find out you are anxious they may be more considerate of your needs and will often times lend a helping hand wherever it is needed. They should not think you are incompetent in any way, this is not your fault.

Some might, but you'd be surprised at how many people are accepting of it. There are good people out there; I know it's difficult to believe, but not everyone is going to have a negative reaction to it. Sure, some people might think that way, mostly because they don't care about or don't understand the issue, but there are just as many people, if not more, that will be pretty accepting about it.

Not at all. Anxiety has nothing to do with being stupid or untrustworthy. So many people have anxiety and they r amazing people which im sure you are as well. Don’t doubt yourself because of your anxiety and don’t overthink. Overthinking can get the best of us a lot of the time especially for someone struggling with anxiety. This is understandable but you need to see that having nerves and anxiety does not make you any different than someone who does not struggle with it. You can be the most trustworthy, smart and caring person but have incredibly bad anxiety.