I have GAD so it's always there I guess. But when I was younger I lost my great aunt to the illness (starting with a C) then two years ago I lost another family member to it as well so I think it escalated a lot. I had blood work done just 3 years ago (I'm 20 now, so at 17) and was told I have a 100% healthy body inside and out and my doctor said that I wouldn't need another blood test for a while because of my health and age. Now when I hear about the illness online or anywhere I start freaking out. I honestly don't know how to cope. I had to delete all social media and everything. I'm wasting my youth away because of this.