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10 Unexpected Habits That Actually Make Your Anxiety Worse
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  • Young woman with an anxious expression
    Tanya Sharma

    10 Unexpected Habits That Actually Make Your Anxiety Worse

    Anxiety can strike anyone at any time, but there are certain habits that can worsen this common mental health problem. Here are some of the habits to avoid.
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  • anxious woman after exercise
    Jennifer Anandanayagam

    What It Means When Exercising Makes Your Anxiety Worse

    For some, going to the gym isn't all it's cracked up to be. They could feel like exercise makes their anxiety worse. Here's why it happens and what you can do.
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  • Hand holding Calm Strip
    Erin Marie

    Where Is Calm Strips From Shark Tank Season 13 Today?

    A textured sticker designed to discreetly help people with anxiety, Calm Strips was pitched in a Season 13 episode of Shark Tank. Here's where it is today.
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  • woman holding her chest to calm herself
    Beth Bradford

    The Life Hack To Clear The Anxiety You're Feeling Right Now

    Treatments for anxiety typically include working with a therapist, taking medication, or finding support groups. However, in a pinch, this quick hack can help
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  • Woman looking at her to-do list
    Erin Marie

    What It Feels Like When You Have 'Errand Paralysis'

    The concept of errand paralysis pertains to avoidance or anxiety experienced around what one might think of as life's busy work. Here's what it feels like.
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  • Woman flushing a toilet
    Jennifer Anandanayagam

    Why You Have To Pee When You Feel Anxious

    Have you found yourself rushing to the bathroom every ten minutes when you are feeling anxious? It turns out there's a scientific reason for your need to pee.
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  • Anxious young woman
    Erin Marie

    Why You Have To Poop When You Feel Anxious

    Have you ever felt the urge to run to the bathroom and poop when a bout of anxiety hit you? Here's why you feel like you have to poop when you feel anxious.
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  • Woman holding head in pain
    Erin Marie

    Can Anxiety Cause Inflammation In The Body?

    Anxiety can affect the body in the form of headaches, sweating, fatigue, and digestive discomfort. Is inflammation another way in which anxiety can affect us?
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  • woman with OCD arranging paper clips
    Beth Bradford

    The Unexpected Link Between Drinking Alcohol And OCD Symptoms

    People may sometimes joke that they have OCD, but it is a serious condition that can disrupt a person's life. It may also be linked to alcohol use.
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  • woman clutching pillow
    Joanna Marie

    What Are The Signs Of Free-Floating Anxiety?

    If you find frequently yourself feeling worried and tense without any particular cause, you may have free-floating anxiety. Read on to learn more.
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  • woman having a panic atttack
    Joanna Marie

    How To Know If Your Panic Attacks Could Indicate A Larger Panic Disorder

    If you experience frequent panic attacks that interfere with your daily life, you may be wondering if you have panic disorder. This is how to know.
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  • woman sighing as she smiles and touches her chest
    Beth Bradford

    How A Simple Sigh Can Be Key To Alleviating All That Anxiety

    Breathwork is a known strategy for calming the mind and improving mood, but as it turns out, sighing in particular may be beneficial. Learn more here.
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  • woman taking a fish oil supplement
    Beth Bradford

    Can Taking Fish Oil Help Reduce Anxiety?

    Researchers are examining fish oil supplementation as a possible treatment for anxiety, but does it work? Here's what studies have found so far.
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  • woman burying head in pillow
    Brynna Standen

    How B-Complex Vitamins Might Help Treat Anxiety

    B-complex vitamins are at the top of the list when it comes to supplements that can help to alleviate the symptoms that come with anxiety. But how do they work?
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  • Woman reading label on supplements bottle
    Erin Marie

    Can Vitamin C Supplements Help With Anxiety?

    Alongside medication, there are certain vitamins and supplements that may prove helpful in treating anxiety. Is vitamin C effective for this purpose?
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  • woman hugging pillow
    Joanna Marie

    Is There A Link Between Lupus And Anxiety?

    Lupus is an autoimmune disorder affecting different body parts, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and brain. Could anxiety be among its symptoms?
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  • woman sitting sadly in bed
    Joanna Marie

    Is There A Link Between OCD And Depression?

    Depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder may sound very different, but that doesn't mean that there isn't significant overlap between the two.
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  • woman experiencing confusion
    Beth Bradford

    New Research Shows That Even Mild COVID Can Cause Changes In Your Brain

    Research is showing that even mild COVID cases may have long-term effects on your brain health — particularly when it comes to memory and emotional processing.
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  • Man sitting on toilet
    Donna Pudelwitts

    Tips For Dealing With Bathroom Anxiety When You Have Crohn's Disease

    Aside from physical symptoms, Crohn's disease can also take a toll on emotional and mental health. If you struggle with bathroom anxiety, here are a few tips.
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  • woman feeling stressed
    Joanna Marie

    Stress Versus Anxiety: How To Tell The Difference

    Stress and anxiety are similar experiences in some ways, but they aren't the same. Understanding the difference can help you take steps to manage it.
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  • Woman relaxing listening to headphones
    Jeremy Brown

    How Sound Wave Therapy Can Help Reduce Anxiety

    In the United States today, nearly 20% of the population over 18 suffer from anxiety. Luckily, sound wave therapy could help reduce feelings of anxiety.
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  • woman sitting relaxed doing breathwork
    Beth Bradford

    How The SKY Breathing Technique Can Ease Anxiety

    SKY, or Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, is a system of breath practices taught by the Art of Living Foundation. This is how SKY can help calm anxiety symptoms.
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  • unhappy child at therapist's office
    Beth Bradford

    Study Sheds Light On Important Link Between ADHD And Mental Health Challenges

    Research is showing strong links between ADHD and mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. Here's what to know.
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  • Pregnant person with bassinet
    Isabel Cohen

    How To Care For Your Mental Health While Pregnant

    Pregnancy can bring about difficult emotional changes. Here are some best practices if you need to boost your mental health while expecting.
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  • Different kinds of eggs
    Jeremy Brown

    Can Eating Eggs For Breakfast Help Reduce Anxiety?

    Anxiety impacts nearly 40 million adults in the U.S., which means that it's the most common mental health condition currently affecting the country.
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  • baked salmon dish
    Brynna Standen

    Can A Salmon-Rich Diet Help Reduce Anxiety?

    The connection between your gut and brain is a powerful one. When it comes to mental health issues like anxiety, what you eat can greatly impact how you feel.
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  • woman ices her chest
    healthyNick

    What Is The 'Icing Your Chest' Trend And Does It Work?

    Social media has various hacks people promote to reduce anxiety, like the trend of icing your chest. Does it work?
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