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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

Here's how one woman got both conditions under control.

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.

Zoom Fatigue: Why Video Chat Is Exhausting You Right Now, and What to Do About It

Zoom Fatigue: Why Video Chat Is Exhausting You Right Now, and What to Do About It

Conducting your work and social life via video chat is more draining than it sounds.

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

I managed to undo three months of progress in just a few days.

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

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

Social isolation is a trigger for mental illness, and that's left one woman struggling.

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

All the uncertainty about COVID-19 robs you of control—and that's terrifying.

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19 Natural Remedies for Anxiety

19 Natural Remedies for Anxiety

Proven ways to control the symptoms of anxiety without medication.

20 Foods That Can Help Relieve Stress

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

Fill up on these anxiety-reducing foods

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

5 Things to Do if You Have Anxiety About Coronavirus

5 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Ready to Snap? These Are the Signs You’re Headed for a Nervous Breakdown

7 Signs of a Nervous Breakdown

10 Things You Need to Know if Your Partner Has Anxiety

10 Things You Need to Know if Your Partner Has Anxiety

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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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

12 Anxiety Symptoms That Might Point to a Disorder

12 Anxiety Symptoms That Might Point to a Disorder

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

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

The Best Meditation Apps to Help Beat Anxiety and Stress

The Best Meditation Apps to Help Beat Anxiety and Stress

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'

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

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

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

6 Ways Your Anxious Thoughts Are Screwing With Reality

6 Cognitive Distortions That Could Be Fueling Your Anxious Thoughts

Can Anxiety and Depression Be Contagious? We Asked the Experts

Can Anxiety and Depression Be Contagious? We Asked the Experts

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

Emotional Support Animals Can Ease Anxiety, PTSD, and Other Conditions. Here's How to Get One

What's the Difference Between an Emotional Support Animal and a Service Dog?

The Exact Supplements That Taylor Swift Takes to Feel Less Anxious

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

This Is the Natural Anxiety Remedy You Might Want to Try

Acupuncture Is the Natural Anxiety Remedy You Might Want to Try

Are You Being Gaslighted at Work? Here's How to Know—and What to Do About It

Are You Being Gaslighted at Work? Here's What to Do About This Dangerous Form of Abuse

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 Panic Disorder—and How Do You Know If You Have It?

What Is Panic Disorder—and How Do You Know If You Have It?

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

12 Wellness Destinations That Are Perfect for People With Anxiety

12 Wellness Destinations That Are Perfect for People With Anxiety

Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Stop Overthinking a Problem

Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Stop Overthinking a Problem

The Weird Reason Why Drinking Alcohol Can Make You Feel Anxious the Next Day

The Weird Reason Why Drinking Alcohol Can Make You Feel Anxious the Next Day

Why Drinking Coffee Might Be Fueling Your Anxiety

Why Drinking Coffee Might Be Fueling Your Anxiety

10 Ways to Help Someone With Anxiety That Don't Involve a Therapist

11 Ways to Help Someone Who Has Anxiety

Do You Have Social Anxiety–or Are You Just Awkward at Parties?

Do You Have Social Anxiety–or Are You Just Awkward at Parties?

The Best Stress-Relief Gifts for Someone With Anxiety

The Best Stress-Relief Gifts for Someone With Anxiety