Stories about anxiety

Anxiety is a normal emotion for us all to experience on occasion. There are lots of things that can lead to feelings of anxiety or worry.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems we can face. It can be caused by big life events or pressures at work or school, such as losing a job or worrying about upcoming exams.

Read the personal stories about anxiety below, shared by our supporters this Mental Health Awareness Week

A photo of Jenna riding her horse in a paddock. The photo is surrounded by a green hand-drawn frame.
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Jenna's experience of anxiety
Jenna's experience of anxiety
A photo of Tim with his camera in a green hand-drawn frame
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Tim's experience of anxiety
Tim's experience of anxiety
Huma smiling at the camera with a green frame around the image
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Huma's experience of anxiety
Huma's experience of anxiety
Photo of Olympic medallist Michael Jamieson
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Olympic medallist Michael Jamieson's experience of anxiety and mental health
Olympic medallist Michael Jamieson's experience of anxiety and mental health
Photo of Hussein
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Hussein's experience of anxiety
Hussein's experience of anxiety

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is anxiety.

Learn more about the week and how you can get involved
Mental Health Awareness Week - 15 to 21 May 2023
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