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Caitlin Moran: "I’m two years anxiety-free!” How I finally calmed my nervous system

Sep 14, 2026 · 1h 16m

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Writer Caitlin Moran's anxiety started when she was 13, when she accidentally let a family secret slip. That anxiety kept her wired for the next 30 years. In this chat with Fearne, Caitlin explains how choosing to be hopeful and see the good in life means she’s now two years anxiety-free. They also talk about how social media has drastically altered our perception of reality, and just how unkind (or kind!) a place the world really is. Angrily posting on Instagram at 3am? It’s not going to change society, but volunteering to pick letter... well... that might! Caitlin talks about the severe dread she feels when meeting up with her best friends; do you have that social anxiety too? Because…