Americans are Worried that the U.S. is Truly in an Economic Recession
A recent Gallop poll reports that 79% of "purple state" consumers believe the economy is getting worse and 42% rate it
as "poor." The very real financial crunch they are feeling can be blamed on the rising costs for gasoline, food, health
care or housing. According to WorryBird.com CEO Robert Shostak, those caught in this financial crisis are being
subjected to excessive worry about their job security, children's future, health costs, unpaid bills, and strained
relationships.
Mental health experts have always been in agreement that excessive worry can lead to ANXIETY, which they claim is the
most frequently made complaint to mental health practitioners. And there is no question that today average Americans are
worrying more and more about finances. Ryan Keith, a reporter for the Peoria Journal Star, cites recent statistics that
show "the number of people eligible for jobs grew slightly (in Illinois) while the number of people out of work grew
significantly." Shostak said, "More and more people, worried about how they will get through these difficult times, will
be searching for ways to help themselves, and my website will provide them the opportunity to find that help."
The Worry Bird site provides a safe, non-threatening, self-help environment where people whose lives are disrupted by
excessive worry can join a community dedicated to providing mutual support. The site provides the tools and resources
that allow individuals or small groups to share their personal experiences and concerns as a way to help relieve them
from the burden of excessive worry. Asked why he chose to name his site WorryBird, Shostak replied, "The motivation to
create this site came from two sources: the first, from my lengthy university career in teacher education and training
as a family therapist. The second, came from my younger brother, Jerry, whose antics as a young boy could cause our
mother considerable concern. His attempt at soothing her nerves was an innocent suggestion that what she really needed
was a worry bird."
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