Why Do Some People Feel More ‘Anxious’ Than Others?

Some people feel more anxious because their brains are like radios that pick up all the signals around them. Others have a brain that's like a radio that only picks up the strongest signal. Imagine one kid hears every whisper in class, while another only notices the teacher talking, that’s how anxiety can feel different for everyone.

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One kid gets nervous before every test, while another barely notices the exam day coming.
A person feels worried about a small argument with their friend, while their friend just laughs it off.
Some people can't sleep because they're thinking about all the things that could go wrong, even when everything is fine.

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Categories: Psychology · anxiety,brain function,personality differences