"Anxiety's a Bitch"
A nervous college student struggles about his day with an annoying companion; a manifestation of anxiety.
Social & External
The people behind it
Joey Thomas
Marley
Sarah Stultz
Denise
Savannah Moriarty
Taylor
Karen Thomas
Marley's Mom (Voice)
Gabriel Hernandez
Professor
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