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What are the signs and symptoms of toxic worrying?

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What are the signs and symptoms of toxic worrying?

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Signs and symptoms of toxic worrying can include sleep issues, weight gain, wrinkles, digestive issues and muscular tension. In this video, clinical psychologist Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, explains some of the symptoms that accompany toxic worrying.

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