Is Minority Stress a common problem with LGBT people?

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LOL! Right after I read this question I went to FaceBook and came across a survey on just this topic, but aimed at trans people.

I think we all have some degree of stress related to being members of a misunderstood minority group. To some degree I think it's age related as well. Younger people (teens) stress about this stuff a LOT, while older folks (35+) have long since learned how to cope with things. Oh, and I think the number is higher than 5%. There are a LOT of people still in the closet or who will never allow themselves to fully explore their sexuality or gender related feelings.
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