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Fear and worry statistics from U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, Sep. 4, 2016:

Percentage of things feared that will never take place: 60%

Percentage of things feared that are considered to be insignificant for you: 90%

Percentage of things feared in relation to health that will never happen: 88%. So why fear?

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