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20 Funny Quotes About Anxiety to Lighten Your Mental Load

Life can bring us stress in many ways, whether it’s from work, school, staying updated with the news, or just trying to keep up with everything happening around us. Anxiety and stress seem to find their way into our lives no matter the situation, and it can feel overwhelming at times. In this blog post, we’ll explore 20 funny quotes about anxiety that can help lighten the mental load and bring a little humor to our day.

“Humor can often shift your perspective and help to alleviate feelings of anxiety. Humorous quotes can also challenge negative thinking patterns … reminding you that excessively worrying can be counterproductive. Humor can be liberating” Dr. Brown

Let’s have a look at 20 quotes about anxiety that will lighten your mood!

1.    “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”

— Anne Lamott

2.  “Be obscure clearly.”

–  E. B. White

3.   “Cure for an obsession: get another one.”

–  Mason Cooley

4.     “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.”

– Elbert Hubbard 

5.    “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.”

–   Mark Twain

6.    “I have a new philosophy. I’m only going to dread one day at a time.”

–  Charles M. Schulz

7.    “I just give myself permission to suck…I find this hugely liberating.”

— John Green

8.    “I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.”

-Douglas Adams 

9.    “I quit therapy because my analyst was trying to help me behind my back.”

–  Richard Lewis

10. “If at first you don’t succeed, find out if the loser gets anything.”

– William Lyon Phelps 

11. “I’m for whatever gets you through the night.”

– Frank Sinatra

12. “Life is hard. After all, it kills you.”

–  Katharine Hepburn

13. “My life needs editing.”

– Mort Sahl 

14. “One advantage of talking to yourself is that you know at least somebody’s listening.”

–  Franklin P. Jones

15. “Reality continues to ruin my life.”

–  Bill Watterson

16. “The next time you have a thought… let it go.”

–  Ron White

17. “The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.”

— Sydney J. Harris

18. “There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.”

– Henry Kissinger https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/henry_kissinger_100085

19. “We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie.”

— David Mamet, “Boston Marriage”

20. “Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” 

–  Erma Bombeck



As we wrap up, I hope these funny quotes about anxiety have brought a smile to your face and reminded you that even in stressful moments, a little humor can go a long way. Laughter is a great way to lighten the load and keep anxiety at bay, so don’t forget to invite a bit of fun into your life when you feel those anxious feelings creeping in. Remember, stress might be inevitable, but finding joy in the little things can help us navigate life’s challenges with a smile. Keep laughing, stay positive, and let humor be your secret weapon against stress!


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Reference: https://www.verywellmind.com/funny-quotes-about-anxiety-8679190?hid=9da7c9b8a1c14056d0b1170abc613280ce8d3716&did=13877546-20240723&utm_source=verywellmind&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywell-mind_newsletter&utm_content=072324&lctg=9da7c9b8a1c14056d0b1170abc613280ce8d3716&lr_input=c24f0f82324dd205a457b795567a3fcc0905f5476a12d769963bdac7cec1fc7a

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