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Understanding Anxiety: 7 Tips to Cope with Anxiety in Your Daily Life

 

A woman is in her car, parked outside her office building. She works there, knows the people there, and is great at what she does. There is no reason to be scared, but every day it is the same story: Anxiety starts to seep in. Her chest tightens. Her breathing becomes faster. Her hands shake. Beads of sweat form on her forehead. She clutches the steering wheel and closes her eyes. She forces herself to take slow, deep breaths and to clear her mind so she can regain control of her racing heart. But it’s hard. So she sits and waits sometimes for hours before she can finally work up the courage to open those office doors.

 

You might know this woman if you have anxiety.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the United States, with over 40 million American adults affected. But anxiety isn’t the same for everyone. Some people experience extreme physical symptoms. Others feel extreme emotional distress. Or they can feel both physical and emotional symptoms. It can present itself as panic attacks, specific phobias, separation anxiety, or even selective mutism.

 

The good news? While anxiety can be consuming and feel as if there is no end in sight, there are tried and true methods to help you cope. In this guide, we’ll walk through seven tips that will help you better understand and cope with anxiety in your daily life.

 

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