Colton Haynes has a message of love and
solidarity for the millions of Americans suffering and struggling with anxiety
disorders.
The Arrow
star got serious on Tuesday when he took to Twitter to share a
personal story about his own struggle with crippling anxiety.
The candid Twitter essay began when the
27-year-old actor tweeted a link to an article on
Upvoted.com titled "Scientists Show How Anxiety May Affect
Social Status."
The article detailed a study by the Brain Mind
Institute, at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland,
which showed that "chronic anxiety might lead to lower social status --
and even trap sufferers there indefinitely."
After sharing the link, Haynes tweeted, "For those of you who
are suffering with intense anxiety...ur
not alone."
According to the Anxiety and
Depression Association of America, 40 million adults in America
-- which is around 18 percent of the population -- suffer from anxiety
disorders.
"It's been a constant struggle for me since
fifth grade," Haynes continued. "It's a battle"
"Anxiety had put me in the hospital a
countless amount of times. Whether it be fainting, hyperventilating, or
seizures...I've been through it," the actor continued in a series of
tweets. " Just know ur not
alone and it affects more ppl than you would ever know. We can overcome this.
We can fight thru it and will."
Outside of the medical effects Haynes has
suffered due to his anxiety issues, the actor also revealed that his career and
his personal life have been hurt as well.
"I've quit jobs because of anxiety, flaked
on social events, family gatherings, birthdays, important movie/work
tests," he shared. "Its a serious problem."
Haynes concluded with a plea for support and
understanding from those who are fortunate enough to not have to deal with the
same sort of problems.
"Be there for those who struggle with
anxiety & realize its a serious disorder. Its not a case of 'being dramatic.'
It's a life long struggle," Haynes wrote. "Love those suffering.
Anxiety has caused me to be extremely agoraphobic & livin in constant fear
of leavin my house at times. Ur not
alone."
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