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Why Worrying Feels Like It's Working (Even Though It Isn't)

Worry is miserable, and yet most people can't put it down. It steals your focus, it keeps waking you up at night, and it turns your imagination into a disaster preview. And still, somewhere underneath the exhaustion, a quieter thought keeps the whole thing running: if I stop thinking about this, something bad might happen…

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Mindfulness Exercises for Anxiety

Think about the last time you were feeling anxious or experiencing anxiety. You may have been fixated on a past event, interaction, or situation. This could mean questioning something you did or said, or even being mad about something that you didn’t say.

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Inside an Anxiety Attack: What It Feels Like and How to Cope

The room starts to spin slightly. Suddenly, your heart is racing like you’ve just finished sprinting up several flights of stairs. Your palms become clammy, breathing feels shallow and rapid, and a wave of dread washes over you despite there being no apparent danger. If this sounds familiar, you may have experienced an anxiety attack…

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