A member asked:

I've read that anxious people die younger and im so scared...im 33 and had gad for 2 years would this affect me?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety and health: Yes, some studies show that anxiety (and depression) can be associated with earlier death. http://tinyurl.com/ceob7uf this study showed that compared to happy people, those with low levels of psychological distress were 23% more likely to die from accidents or injuries and 25% more likely to die from heart disease, strokes, or heart failure. Only high distress levels correlated with cancer.

Answered 4/19/2016

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