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Why do i have anxiety sometimes and other times i dont? is this normal?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Emotions vary: Anxiety is a healthy normal emotion. Being anxious about some things keeps us safe and healthy. But people do not have 'permanent' mood states. They vary. So you really shouldn't be anxious all the time.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Why do i have anxiety sometimes and other times i dont? is this normal?

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