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Dealing with anxiety

(HealthDay News) - For some people, anxiety can be so severe that it is difficult to function.

Try these suggestions for dealing with anxiety:

A middle-aged woman closes her eyes and takes a deep breath.
  • It's OK to worry about some things -- but try not to let anxiety consume your day. Set aside a certain amount of time each day to consider all of the things that are concerning you, and come up with ways to deal with them. Once your time is up, try to move on.
  • Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, deep breathing and stretching.
  • Get regular exercise and plenty of sleep. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
  • Take care of issues that caused you to worry in the past.
  • Talk to your doctor about your anxiety and concerns.

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Source: American Academy of Family Physicians

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First published: 12/13/2007
Last updated: 12/13/2007

Reviewed by: HealthDay, a service of ScoutNews, LLC

 

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