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   Anx·i·e·ty

   /aNGˈzīədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome: "he felt a surge of anxiety" Similar worryconcernapprehensionapprehensivenessconsternationuneasinessuneasefearfulnessfeardisquietdisquietudeperturbationfretfulnessagitationangstnervousnessnervesedginesstensiontensenessstressmisgivingtrepidationforebodingsuspenseinformal:butterflies (in one's stomach)the williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe jittersthe shakesthe jumpsthe yipscollywobblesjitterinessjim-jamstwitchinessthe (screaming) abdabsrhyming slang:Joe Blakesarchaic:worrimentOpposite calmnessserenity
   • ▪ desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease: "the housekeeper's eager anxiety to please" Similar eagernesskeennessdesireimpatiencelongingyearning
   • ▪ a mental condition characterized by excessive apprehensiveness about real or perceived threats, typically leading to avoidance behaviors and often to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and muscle tension: "we are seeing more calls related to anxiety and depression"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French anxiété or Latin anxietas, from anxius (see anxious).

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3. Podcasts

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     The Anxious Truth

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     Social Anxiety Solutions

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     The Anxiety Guy Podcast

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     Panic Attacking: Comedy & Anxiety

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     Selfie

   • Not Another Anxiety Show

   • Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

   • The Anxiety Coaches

4. Need help in the US?

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5. What is Anxiety?

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     10 Things People with Anxiety Want You to Know About Having Anxiety

     1. Anxiety Looks Totally Different from Person to PersonLike pretty much any illness, mental or physical, anxiety is not a one-size-fits-all thing. Amanda M. compares it to “The sisterhood of the traveling...

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     Cosmo

     How to tell if you have anxiety (or are experiencing normal nerves)

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     Yahoo Life

     Panic attack vs. anxiety attack: Is there a difference and what are the symptoms?

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     INSIDER

     4 ways to support someone with anxiety and what not to say to them, according to psychologists

   • Country Living

     13 physical symptoms you didn't realise were caused by anxiety

   • Real Simple

     How to Spot 6 Common Anxiety Symptoms (and What Might Be Causing Them)

     Learn what's causing your anxiety to help understand it, recognize it, and manage it going forward.

   • InStyle

     Feeling Anxious Is the New Normal. Here's When You Should Be Concerned

   • SheKnows

     Physical Symptoms of Anxiety That May Be Affecting Your Daily Life

   Managing Anxiety

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     How to create a coping toolbox to help with anxiety, according to doctors

     Therapists recommend coping toolboxes as a way to ground yourself and remind you of coping tools. Here's what to include in one.

     USA TODAY

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     Cosmo

     A TikTok therapist on managing her own anxiety in 15 minutes

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     Health

     9 Things Psychologists Do When They Have Anxiety

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     Self

     6 Tips for Managing Your Anxiety From Olympic Sports Psychologists

   • People

     Inside One Teen Girl’s Struggle to Manage Anxiety During the Pandemic

   • Hello Giggles

     How a "Feel Good List" Helps Me Manage My Anxiety

     Plus, how you can create your own.

   • The Oprah Magazine

     Anxious About Coronavirus? Experts Share Their Tips on How to Remain Calm

   • Redbook

     Healthy Foods That Fight Anxiety and Stress, According to a Nutritionist

   Celebrities Talk About Anxiety

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     How Emma Stone learned to deal with her anxiety and panic attacks

     For Emma Stone, acting is so much more than a job. "The thing that haunts me to this day is useful in my job," she told Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz during a videotaped conversation at the Child Mind Institute on Monday. During the half-hour long discussion at Advertising Week New York, Stone, 29, described her first panic attack at the age of 7.

     Good Morning America

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     Yahoo Sports

     Kevin Love opens up about his experience with panic attacks and therapy

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     Yahoo Life

     Rumer Willis opens up about anxiety struggle: 'Sometimes I feel like I'm dying'

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     Yahoo Life

     Ryan Reynolds opening up about his anxiety has the power to help millions of sufferers

   • Yahoo Celebrity

     Selena Gomez opens up about depression in moving speech: 'Last year, I was suffering mentally and emotionally'

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     Chris Evans almost turned down Captain America role due to severe anxiety, panic attacks

   • Consequence of Sound

     311’s Nick Hexum on Living with Anxiety

     In the latest episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks to the singer-songwriter about his techniques for stress management. 311’s Nick Hexum on Living with Anxiety CoS Staff

   • Seventeen

     Hailey Baldwin Opened Up About Her Anxiety Saying "Things Are Difficult"

   Anxiety and COVID-19

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     CBD sales are soaring, but evidence is still slim that it makes a difference for anxiety or pain

     Many people have turned to cannabis and its derivatives as they search for pandemic relief, and one of the most widely available ones is CBD.

     WJZY

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     The Conversation

     How parents can help kids deal with back-to-school anxiety

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     People

     Anxiety Screening for All Adults Under 65 Now Recommended at Checkups

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     Yahoo Life UK

     How to spot anxiety in your child and how to help them

   • HuffPost

     U.S. Task Force Recommends All Adults Under 65 Be Screened For Anxiety

   • Akron Beacon Journal

     Are you anxious about crowds or fearful of public places? Learn about anxiety, agoraphobia

   • The Guardian

     How to recognise the symptoms of anxiety and get help

   • HuffPost Life

     For People With Anxiety Or Insecurities, It's Hard To Lose The Mask

   • Miami Herald

     Kids should be screened for anxiety at early age, experts say. Here’s the new guidance

   • The Today Show

     11 ways to manage health anxiety and ease back into 'normal' activities

   • NBC Universal

     Anxiety, depression rampant among children even before the pandemic

   • Yahoo Life

     Separation anxiety is 'actually sign of a positive attachment,' experts say. Here's how parents can help kids cope with their feelings

   • BreezyScroll

     Anxious and stressed about future COVID-19 waves? Here are some measures suggested by WeShield to curb the anxiety

   • Good Morning America

     Dr. Jennifer Ashton opens up about what it's like to live with anxiety

   • NetDoctor

     6 self-help tips to overcome hypochondria health anxiety

   • ANI

     Study suggests mask-wearing might lead to increased social anxiety

   • U.S.News & World Report

     Do I Have Social Anxiety or Something Else?

     As America slowly reopens from the COVID-19 pandemic, social anxiety is on the rise. Nearly half of Americans are anxious about adjusting to in-person interactions again once the pandemic ends, according to the Stress in America survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.

   • ANI

     Mask-wearing might increase social anxiety struggles: Study

   • U.S.News & World Report

     6 Surprising Signs You May Have Anxiety

     Marla Genova had resigned herself to a career in dry cleaning. The then-teenager couldn't imagine doing anything less isolating or mundane than what she did at that post-high school job: sitting at the dry cleaner's, mostly alone, until the one time each day the clothes were delivered.

   • Travel+Leisure

     How to Work Through Your Re-entry Anxiety, According to a Licensed Therapist

6. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsAnxiety | Psychology Today

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   Anxiety is both a mental and physical state of negative expectation. Mentally it is characterized by increased arousal and apprehension tortured into distressing worry, and physically by ...

7. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsSigns and Symptoms of Anxiety | Psychology Today

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   Anxiety has two basic components: There is a cognitive load of worry, or the apprehensive expectation of some bad outcome. And there are physical symptoms, notably restlessness and edginess ...

   • Why does my body shake?

     Anxiety plays out in the body as well as the mind. It puts much of the nervous system on high alert for danger and ready to fight or flee. The ar...
   • What is the course of clinical anxiety?

     Generalized anxiety disorder tends to be a chronic condition. The symptoms of anxiety occur when the brain’s amygdala identifies a threat and sends...
   • Why am I not interested in sex?

     Anxiety is guaranteed buzzkill. Anxiety is a response originally designed to promote survival in a world of danger. The brain center that regulates...
   • Do children get anxiety?

     Studies show that just over 7 percent of children aged 3 to 17 have a current anxiety problem. That’s approximately 4.4 million children in the U.S...

8. www.psycom.net › anxietyAnxiety: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and More - PsyCom

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   Anxiety disorder is an umbrella term that refers to a category of psychiatric conditions characterized by extreme fear or worry. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of American (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.¹

9. www.healthline.com › health › anxiety-symptomsAnxiety: Symptoms, Types, Causes & More - Healthline

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   You’ll know your mental healthcare provider is right for you if you feel comfortable talking with them about your anxiety. You’ll need to see a psychiatrist if it’s determined that you need medication to help control your anxiety. It’s sufficient for you to see a psychologist if your mental healthcare provider determines your anxiety is treatable w...

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   While taking medication and talking with a therapist can help treat anxiety, coping with anxiety is a 24–7 task. Luckily there are many simple lifestyle changes you can make at home to help further alleviate your anxiety. Get exercise.Setting up an exercise routine to follow most or all days of the week can help reduce your stress and anxiety. If y...

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   Coping with an anxiety disorder can be a challenge. Here are some things you can do to make it easier: Be knowledgeable.Learn as much as you can about your condition and what treatments are available to you so you can make appropriate decisions about your treatment. Be consistent.Follow the treatment plan your mental healthcare provider gives you, ...

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10. psychcentral.com › anxiety › what-anxiety-feels-likeWhat Anxiety Feels Like: Symptoms and Coping Skills

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    May 30, 2023 · experiencing depersonalization or derealization. Physical symptoms of anxiety may include: racing heart or chest pain. shortness of breath. sweating, hot flashes, or cold flashes. dizziness or ...

11. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › anxietyAnxiety disorders - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    May 4, 2018 · Psychotherapy. Also known as talk therapy or psychological counseling, psychotherapy involves working with a therapist to reduce your anxiety symptoms. It can be an effective treatment for anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective form of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders. Generally a short-term treatment, CBT focuses ...

12. www.medicalnewstoday.com › anxietyAnxiety: Resources on symptoms, treatment, and more

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    Anxiety is a normal emotion that causes increased alertness, fear, and physical signs, such as a rapid heart rate. Read on to learn more. Everyone gets stressed and anxious from time to time. Find ...