LOS ANGELES - Modern anxieties with new names including "bankxiety," "climanxiety," "scamxiety," and more are plaguing more Americans than ever, according to a recent poll by anxiety tracking app AQ.According to the poll, published on Feb.
28, "Banxiety," impacts 36% of U.S. adults, meaning they are plagued by anxiety over money, finance and living costs. Meanwhile, "Planxiety," which entails anxiety over making plans and sticking with commitments, plagues 18% of Americans.
According to AQ, all figures are from YouGov, a market research company and consisted of 1,247 U.S. adults aged 18 and older. "The fact that ‘Bankxiety’ is so widespread makes sense at a time of inflation", said Dr.
Shaun Nanavati neuropsychologist and Chief Science Officer of AQ. "It’s also interesting because people often spend money to relieve their anxiety – to provide a sense of control over their environment." The poll noted significant gender and age differences in the likelihood of experiencing these different forms of anxiety.