Colton Haynes's Tweets About Anxiety Run Deeper Than You Think

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Colton Haynes posted a series of emotional, revealing tweets on Tuesday night. Through a series of six posts, the Arrow actor revealed a lifelong struggle with extreme and ongoing anxiety. In addition to explaining the different ways the issues have manifested in his life, Colton used the moment to assure his followers that they are not alone. The whole series of tweets is especially brave twiceover — it's not just that Colton connected to hundreds of thousands of his followers in an intimate way; he also made a lionhearted move on his own personal journey. It's entirely possible that the only thing standing in the way of talking about his anxiety was, in fact, his anxiety. Keep reading to see Colton's words, which no doubt signify an important message to others and also a bold benchmark for the actor himself.