A guide to unwinding anxiety


Mental health
How to practice curiosity to ease anxietyIn his book Unwinding Anxiety, Jud Brewer, MD, PhD, offers a simple technique for defusing anxiety triggers.
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Is your anxiety normal—or a sign of something serious?
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Is your anxiety normal—or a sign of something serious?

Excessive anxiety isn’t normal and could be a red flag for an underlying health issue that needs treatment.

Anxiety vs. panic attacks: understanding the difference
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Anxiety vs. panic attacks: understanding the difference

Learn what these terms really mean and how to manage your symptoms.

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Try this meditation technique to foster lovingkindness

Starting a practice of lovingkindness can warm your outlook and your interactions with others.

Anxiety in Tumultuous Times

Feeling anxious? try these 5 calming steps
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Feeling anxious? try these 5 calming steps

Get a handle on stress by making time for these simple mental health habits every day.

How to deal with strong emotions
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How to deal with strong emotions

Stop running away from intense feelings. Avoid emotional outbursts with these helpful techniques

4 steps to dealing with uncertainty
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4 steps to dealing with uncertainty

Don’t worry about predicting the future. Instead, focus on what you can handle right now.

A daily schedule for building resilience
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A daily schedule for building resilience

The ability to adapt to stress is something you can develop through practice. Here’s how to get started.

Managing Specific Symptoms

Proven ways to break the anxiety-insomnia cycle
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Proven ways to break the anxiety-insomnia cycle

Stop racing thoughts and learn how to get rid of sleep anxiety.

7 expert-approved ways to help someone with anxiety
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7 expert-approved ways to help someone with anxiety

Knowing how to assist when a loved one has anxiety or panic attacks can help calm you both.

How to stop a panic attack in 5 simple steps
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How to stop a panic attack in 5 simple steps

Discover proven strategies for halting attacks and regaining control.

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