Economic anxiety

Economic anxiety is when people feel worried or scared about money and their ability to provide for themselves and their families. It's like when you're scared you won't have enough money to buy the toys or clothes you want, but it's for grown-ups and their important things like food, housing, and healthcare.

Sometimes people feel economic anxiety because they don't have a job, or they have a job but it doesn't pay enough to cover all their expenses. Other times, they worry that they might lose their job, or that the cost of things they need or want, like gas or college, will go up and they won't be able to afford them.

Economic anxiety can also happen on a bigger scale, where a lot of people in a whole country feel worried about the economy. They might worry that there won't be enough jobs available, or that the stock market will crash and their investments will lose value.

Economic anxiety can cause people to feel stressed, depressed, and even physical symptoms like headaches and stomach aches. It's important for people to talk about their feelings and find ways to manage their money and relieve their anxiety, like making a budget or seeking help from a therapist or financial advisor.