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Hi im 17 old guy and i have had anxiety for 2 months and latley i've been scared of having a stroke or heart attack what are the odds???? im scared!!!

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Anxiety: At 17 your chances of heart attack or stroke are very little.

Dr Seligmann agreed

Answered 5/14/2014

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