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Please share an interesting fact about overcoming anxiety and stress.

19 doctors weighed in across 15 answers
Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Ignore: Listening to music (and other activities that help you live in the moment) can help reduce stress!

Answered 11/28/2017

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“Yoga: “yoga has a sly, clever way of short circuiting the mental patterns that cause anxiety.” baxter bal.

Answered 11/10/2015

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Take deep breaths, and create space in your mind, to simplify your thoughts, and relax.

Answered 2/27/2015

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Ignore: Exercise helps control the stress and at the same time give a sensation of well being.

Answered 7/9/2018

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: The way we perceive a situation, and talk to ourselves about it, has a profound effect upon us.

Answered 4/24/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: U cannot b anxious &relaxed at the same time. Practice relaxation techniques daily 2 reduce stress.

Answered 5/7/2014

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Ignore: Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety, stress, and depressive thinking.

Answered 9/28/2018

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Pay attention to your body, not only your mind. Living more fully in your body helps reduce stree.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Ignore: We often think about how 2 control stress. But it can B helpful 2 simply learn how 2 observe it.

Answered 4/1/2016

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Ignore: Breath in for 4 count, hold 4, release 4, hold out 4 counts. Repeat for 4 minutes. Focus on object.

Answered 1/17/2015

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Ignore: Focus on things that give sense of security, strength, and perspective. Nature and closeness.

Answered 5/24/2015

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Ignore: Talk about anxiety OPENLY. Keeping it inside makes it worse. Seek meds only if needed and therapy.

Answered 7/1/2015

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Dr. Ana Ochoa answered

Ignore: Deep breathing helps. Breathe four seconds in, hold two, breathe out six seconds, relax, repeat.

Answered 10/3/2015

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Ignore: Be realistic about what you can do. If overwhelmed, find a way to postpone the deadline or get help.

Answered 4/25/2016

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Dr. Janice Seward answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Mindfulness meditation has been shown to greatly reduce anxiety and stress. Daily practice helps.

Answered 1/20/2016

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