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Anxiety can happen at any age, but midlife has a unique collection of potential triggers. ‘It’s a time when our kids leave home and we may need to recalibrate our identity,’ says Professor Cary Cooper, a clinical advisor to Anxiety UK. ‘We might be worried about ageing or our marriage. Plus, there can be uncertainty around finances and security in our retirement.’ We can also find ourselves in a caring role or sandwiched between the needs of our children and parents. According to Anxiety

UK, 78% of Brits feel more anxious as a result of becoming a carer.