Colton Haynes Reveals ‘Intense Anxiety’ in Inspiring Tweets
Colton revealed his struggle in a series of tweets. (Photo: Instagram.com/ColtonLHaynes)
Actor and model Colton Haynes, who stars on the CW’s Arrow, revealed his history with anxiety in a series of tweets late Tuesday night. "For those of you who are suffering with intense anxiety…ur not alone. It’s been a constant struggle for me since 5th grade. It’s a battle,” he wrote.
For those of you who are suffering with intense anxiety…ur not alone. It’s been a constant struggle for me since 5th grade. It’s a battle
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes)
Anxiety had put me in the hospital a countless amount of times. Whether it be fainting, hyperventilating, or seizures…I’ve been through it
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes)
Just know ur not alone & it affects more ppl than you would ever know. We can overcome this. We can fight thru it & will
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes)
I’ve quite jobs because of anxiety, flaked on social events, family gatherings, birthdays, important movie/work tests. Its a serious problem
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes)
Be there for those who struggle with anxiety & realize its a serious disorder. Its not a case of “being dramatic”…its a life long struggle
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes)
Love those suffering. Anxiety has caused me to be extremely agoraphobic & livin in constant fear of leavin my house at times. Ur not alone.
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes)
Hayes joined Kylie Jenner and other celebrities who’ve spoke openly about dealing with anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older —18% of the population, according to the NIMH. Anxiety can be difficult to explain and understand, and has been described by those suffering from it as debilitating. In a haunting photograph, an Australian photographer took his own internal experience with anxiety — and turned it inside out.
Have loved ones with anxiety? “It’s important for friends and family to know when a person is experiencing anxiety so they can encourage the individual to face their fears,” Amy Przeworski, PhD, an assistant professor of psychological sciences at Case Western Reserve University, told Yahoo Health. “Receiving support and encouraging words from family and friends may help to empower a person who is struggling to face their fears.”
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