9."I personally deal with anxiety on a daily basis, and for me it's been all about recognizing what triggers it. For instance, certain repetitive sounds can set me off, or if someone says something [that] reminds me of my past I'll relive the pain that went with those moments. Internally, I struggle and yet no one can see it. I feel like I'm living in a war zone and fighting for my life every day, but no one can see it, only me, which makes me feel crazy. Thanks to my recent divorce, my anxiety has gotten worse. Now there is a huge sense of fear, almost like I am not going to live to see the next day. It's dark and at times really blocks out reality making me lose sense of what is real and what is not."—Shelli C., 40, Denver, CO
10."I have anxiety. Every. Single. Day. Sometimes it can be debilitating enough that I have panic attacks or have to get up hourly to check on my 9-year-old at night because I'm sure something is wrong. My boss can simply say my name and I'm sure I'm getting fired right then. Other days it's mild enough I don't think about it. I'm on medication for it daily and I still struggle."—Amanda T., 30, Atlanta, GA
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