Anxiety

Feeling extreme fear or worry can be a problem, particularly if it interferes with daily life. There are many types of anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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10 Products for Anxiety Relief That Health Editors Are Using Ahead of the Election

10 Products for Anxiety Relief That Health Editors Are Using Ahead of the Election

Whether you prefer to mediate or sweat it out, we’ve got the perfect product to prepare you for November 3.
'Election Stress Disorder' Is a Real Thing—Here's How to Know You Have It

'Election Stress Disorder' Is a Real Thing—Here's How to Know You Have It

People on both sides of the political divide are feeling tense, anxious, and overwhelmed right now.
How Journaling Can Help You Stop Worrying

How Journaling Can Help You Stop Worrying

Expressive writing can help you get those fears out of your head—so you’ll have more brainpower to devote to accomplishing even the most stressful tasks.
What Is Excited Delirium—And Why Is It Disproportionately Diagnosed in Black Men?

What Is Excited Delirium—And Why Is It Disproportionately Diagnosed in Black Men?

This controversial condition isn't recognized by many medical professionals.
Stimming: What This Behavior Is and Why People Do It

Stimming: What This Behavior Is and Why People Do It

You've seen people stimming—you might even stim yourself without realizing it. Here's everything you need to know, including why it's controversial.
What Is Ketamine, and Why Is This Drug Used During Police Calls?

What Is Ketamine, and Why Is This Drug Used During Police Calls?

What you need to know about ketamine, a powerful sedative.

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5 Black Mental Health Resources to Fight the Harmful Effects of Racism

5 Black Mental Health Resources to Fight the Harmful Effects of Racism

Racism made me anxious and depressed, but this doesn't have to be the case forever.
12 Anxiety Symptoms That Might Point to a Disorder

12 Anxiety Symptoms That Might Point to a Disorder

The symptoms of anxiety can be hard to detect. Here are the ones you need to pay attention to, and how to know if you may have an anxiety disorder.
What It's Like Battling Type 2 Diabetes When You Have an Anxiety Disorder

What It's Like Battling Type 2 Diabetes When You Have an Anxiety Disorder

The 12 Best Weighted Blankets for Anxiety—and Why You Might Want to Buy One

The 12 Best Weighted Blankets for Anxiety—and Why You Might Want to Buy One

How to Make Sure Social Distancing and Self-Isolation Don't Hurt Your Mental Health

How to Make Sure Social Distancing and Self-Isolation Don't Hurt Your Mental Health

How to Keep Stress From Driving You to Overeat

How to Keep Stress From Driving You to Overeat

3 Yoga Stretches to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

Are you holding tension in your neck, back, and shoulders? Try these yoga stretches you can do almost anywhere. Yoga expert Kristin McGee demonstrates three effective, stress-busting moves in this video.

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20 Foods That Can Help Relieve Stress

20 Stress Relieving Foods to Try if You’re Feeling Anxious

I Finally Had My Trichotillomania Under Control—Then the Pandemic Hit

I Finally Had My Trichotillomania Under Control Before the Pandemic—But Now I'm Struggling in Quarantine

'How I'm Battling Depression and Bipolar Disorder During the Coronavirus Pandemic'

'How I'm Battling Depression and Bipolar Disorder During the Coronavirus Pandemic'

5 Things to Do if You Have Anxiety About Coronavirus

5 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety During the Coronavirus Outbreak

I Was a Total Skeptic About CBD—But Now I Use It Every Day

I Was a Total Skeptic About CBD—But Now I Use It Every Day

An Anti-Anxiety Medication Was Just Recalled Due to a 'Risk of Infection'—Here's What to Know

An Anti-Anxiety Medication Was Just Recalled Due to a 'Risk of Infection'—Here's What to Know

It Took 6 Years of Suffering Panic Attacks Before I Finally Sought Help for My Anxiety

It Took 2 Years of Suffering Panic Attacks Before I Finally Sought Help for My Anxiety

The Best Meditation Apps to Help Beat Anxiety and Stress

The Best Meditation Apps to Help Beat Anxiety and Stress

How to Cope With Coronavirus Anxiety When We Don’t Know What Will Happen Next

How to Cope With Coronavirus Anxiety When We Don’t Know What Will Happen Next

Knitting Can Reduce Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain

Knitting Can Reduce Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain

Doctors Thought I Had MS, Chronic Fatigue, and a Heart Condition Before I Got the Right Diagnosis: Anxiety

Doctors Thought I Had MS, Chronic Fatigue, and a Heart Condition Before I Got the Right Diagnosis: Anxiety

17 Women Reveal What It's Really Like to Live With an Anxiety Disorder

17 Women Reveal What It's Really Like to Live With an Anxiety Disorder

This Is Ashley Tisdale’s Secret to Managing Her Anxiety (and Her Dog’s, Too)

This Is Ashley Tisdale’s Secret to Managing Her Anxiety (and Her Dog’s, Too)

The Best Stress-Relief Gifts for Someone With Anxiety

The Best Stress-Relief Gifts for Someone With Anxiety

19 Natural Remedies for Anxiety

19 Natural Remedies for Anxiety

RHOC's Emily Simpson Has Anxiety Attack as She Opens Up About Marital Problems: 'I Feel Lost'

RHOC's Emily Simpson Has Anxiety Attack as She Opens Up About Marital Problems: 'I Feel Lost'

5 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Having a Panic Attack

5 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Having a Panic Attack

15 Inspiring Things Celebrities Have Said About Dealing With Anxiety

15 Inspiring Things Celebrities Have Said About Dealing With Anxiety

This New Diet Is Supposed to Help Your Anxiety—So I Tried It

This New Diet Is Supposed to Help Your Anxiety—So I Tried It

What Is High-Functioning Anxiety–and Could You Have It?

What Is High-Functioning Anxiety–and Could You Have It?

6 Ways Your Anxious Thoughts Are Screwing With Reality

6 Cognitive Distortions That Could Be Fueling Your Anxious Thoughts

The Exact Supplements That Taylor Swift Takes to Feel Less Anxious

These Are the Supplements That Taylor Swift Takes to Ease Her Anxiety

I Was Suicidal for Years—Until I Finally Got the Right Diagnosis and Everything Changed

I Was Suicidal for Years—Until I Finally Got the Right Diagnosis and Everything Changed

Lisa Rinna Says Daughter Delilah Belle's Mental Health Issues Were Caused by a Childhood Infection

Lisa Rinna Says Daughter Delilah Belle's Mental Health Issues Were Caused by a Childhood Infection

People on Twitter Are Sharing Their Before-and-After Mental Health 'Glow-up' Photos, and It's Beautiful

People on Twitter Are Sharing Their Before-and-After Mental Health 'Glow-up' Photos, and It's Beautiful

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