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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on overcoming anxiety and stress.

8 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Ignore: Why dwell on past hurts? Does worry re: future help? For peace be here now!

Answered 3/8/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: You create your reality with every thought, so think positive now.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Too high/too low RESPONSE to stress is not healthy. Moderate stress response means we are alive.

Answered 5/20/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Consider: Consider getting a pet to reduce stress. Pets offer companionship, unconditional love which helps.

Answered 6/19/2014

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Ignore: If you cannot control it, do not worry about it. Stress control is about accepting limits.

Answered 3/12/2015

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Dr. Ana Ochoa answered

Ignore: Have five friends to talk to daily, and use them when you're anxious by calling them for support.

Answered 11/13/2015

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