How Much Anxiety Is Too Much and How Can Millennials Cope With The Struggle?

An Abundance Of “Safe Spaces”

Millennials have had an excess of “safe spaces” to run to whenever uncomfortable feelings strike. Doctor Cassiday suggests that every possible emotional slight - such as a new college campus - for a Millennial causes a hypersensitivity to protecting oneself, instead of rising to the challenge and overcoming obstacles. She states, “Anytime you improperly give people the message that they’re fragile and can only live and grow in very specific environments, it makes them feel ill-equipped to handle the regular rough and tumble of life.”

Decreased Opportunities For Stress

Children and young adults who have been raised without stressors are denied the same opportunities to learn and grow through play and exploration - which is an important part of developing the skills needed for problem-solving and coping mechanisms. The result is an increased risk of stress when “scary” opportunities arise. Instead of rising to the occasion and becoming energized when anxiety stirs, millennials tend to collapse under the weight and pass up their chance to grow.