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Though living with anxiety can be challenging, humor can help lighten up the situation, may that be for just a minute. That's why today, we at Bored Panda have selected to share a bunch of both entertaining and comforting tweets that capture the struggles and triumphs of living with anxiety.

One Instagram account in particular, @anxietytwitter, is dedicated to sharing relatable anxiety tweets that are exactly what we need when times get tough. So whether you are feeling anxious or just looking for a good laugh, we hope this list can offer some much-needed relief and remind you that you're not alone in your struggles.

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Every one of us has experienced anxiety at some point of our lives. Feeling uneasy or nervous, or worrying about something that may or may not happen in the future, can be a normal response to stress or danger, though if it starts to interfere with daily life, it can become problematic.

People who live with generalized anxiety disorder experience frequent anxiety for long period of time, be it a month or even a year. Anxiety also is the main symptom of panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobia-related disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

I wish I wasn't speaking from firsthand experience when I said this is 100% accurate. Also I was irrationally angry all the time and kept snarling at people over nothing.

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There are a few things that can help control anxiety, despite the fact that everyone experiences it differently. Therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which teaches people how to control anxious thoughts and behaviors, is one of the most efficient strategies to lessen anxiety. Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, for example, can help manage anxiety symptoms.

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Self-care approaches including exercise, mindfulness, and relaxation methods can be beneficial in managing anxiety in addition to treatment and medication. It's critical to give self-care first priority and schedule downtime for rest and renewal. It can also be beneficial to create a strong network of family and friends who can offer sympathy and understanding.

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

for me it;s more like "why? I'm a piece of s**t that deserves the abuse!"

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Another helpful approach for overcoming anxiety is humor. Making light of a problem and laughing at it can help ease tension and give a momentary diversion from nervous sensations and thoughts. In fact, comedy has been proven to improve mental health, including easing anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Though it is important to understand that humor shouldn't take the place of qualified treatment for anxiety problems. Even though it can be useful in the moment, comedy is not a long-term fix and doesn't deal with the underlying reasons for anxiety.

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Moreover, humor can be employed in a dismissive or inappropriate manner toward people who are anxious. Making fun of someone's nervousness or making jokes about it can be upsetting and leave the recipient feeling invalidated or devalued.

Despite the fact that comedy can be a helpful coping mechanism for anxiety, it's crucial to use it in a courteous and acceptable manner.

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

Plot twist: Crisis Counselor is just the name of the person coming in to congratulate you on your AMAZING test score.

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

And not all of us want or like to hear voices on a phone. Even without hearing issues, I prefer text messages.

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

But the fact that you're still here at all is good. It means you're stronger and more resilient than you think you are.

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

Apparently fear of failure is the worst form of perfectionism. I didn't know it. But I'm a perfectionis

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

same and my therapist keeps saying to be present but like have you seen the world I’m supposed to be present in

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

YES BECAUSE I GREW UP ACADEMICALLY GIFTED AND I AM THE FIRST EXAMPLE

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

I’m still growing up academically gifted and I’m already the first example

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

because being both will rip a hole in the fabric of space. Next Question!

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

I am not a doctor, so I fall into group A. Nothing is more daunting than being told you have enormous potential.

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

damnit. I knew I should have gone to med school like my parents wanted. Please visit my Etsy store (abandoned hobbies still produce a whole lot of 'stuff been made').

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

I was academically gifted, now I'm an anxious teen with thousands of abandoned hobbies and constant self-hate spirals. I grew up too fast.

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

What if I'm both? Also, I think its messed up that schools have GT (gifted and talented) classes.

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

OR. Someone you respect makes it clear to you at a young age that your social intelligence is that of a potato (mildly unfair to potatoes) and you stop spending all of your time getting patted on the head for memorizing, and start the incredibly hard work of getting better at the stuff you're worst at. OR you call sports and social skills "stupid" and then yeah, you're either an even more sexist member of TBBT (The Big Bang Theory) or see above.

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

it's what happens when you let perfection get in the way of good enough.

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

Wait, I'm a rocket scientist. Since when did that stop counting?

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

i was not academically gifted but my teachers kept saying i was smart even when i did no work so now im lazy and failing and im not even good at what i used o do anymore all im good at is being smart but it doesnt make me happy idk why im venting in this chat i will regret this later

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

There's no in between because a lot of us are both at once to the nth degree.

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

OMG this is it, this is me. Not a doctor unfortunately though.

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

I could have been academically gifted but then my childhood happened.

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

If you're going to be pessimistic, at least let yourself have fun with being pessimistic.

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

I always used to think things like that. I didn’t have a career per se, just mundane jobs, but I worked from age 16 to 66 and now I’m old I am so resentful of a life spent slogging my guts out just to survive.

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

If I say ‘goodbye’ and an hour later you see me on the news it’s not that I lied it’s just that I failed

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

I got pyjamas and headphones for my bday yesterday. The pyjamas were the best gift ever!!

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

Ha, in this healthcare climate? You'd be lucky to find a bed in the entire country. "Soz, you're not sick enough, come back when you're dead"

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

Life is indeed a journey, now I just have to find out why "My heart will go on" is constantly playing on this ship...

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