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Is it common for anxiety to come and go throughout the day?

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Yes: Anxiety is not a constant. It comes and goes depending on internal and external cues. In addition, depending on the same things it waxes and wanes.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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