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You're not alone in feeling this.

anxiety

Source: NHS England / Mind

The reality

Anxiety is your brain's alarm system stuck in the 'on' position. It's not weakness — it's a very common way a tired, overloaded mind protects itself.

A word of kindness

You're not being dramatic. Your body is doing exactly what it evolved to do — it's just doing it too often. That's exhausting, and it's not your fault.

Something you could try right now

Try one slow thing: breathe out for longer than you breathe in (in for 4, out for 6). Your body can't stay in full alarm when your exhale is the longer one. Then name one thing you can actually do about the worry — and let the rest sit.

Nothing here is a diagnosis or therapy. Figures are indicative population estimates from public health bodies — not advice about you.