Keeping Calm and Focused by Theresa Emminizer

You sometimes feel awkward at social gatherings. You're terrified of something that doesn't pose a threat to you, like the color red, and do everything you can to avoid it. You're afraid of large dogs because one bit you when you were a child. You live in constant fear of another panic attack. You have panic attacks, where you break out in a sweat, shake, and have heart palpitations. You sometimes get nervous before a big event.

You are obsessed about your finances to the point where these thoughts interfere with daily life. You worry about your retirement fund being depleted. The difference between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorders Good coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety can help you stay healthy during turbulent times. However, you don't want the response to become exaggerated or to dominate your life,' she says. 'Anxiety signals us that something is awry or might need our attention. Ann Epstein, a psychiatrist at Harvard-affiliated Cambridge Health Alliance and medical editor of the Harvard Special Health Report Coping with Anxiety and Stress. 'Some degree of anxiety is normal and even necessary,' says Dr. Add on the stresses of daily life - such as handling work demands or adjusting to retirement, dealing with family issues, coping with illness, or caregiving - and you may begin to greet each day with apprehension and worry. Nowadays, simply tuning in to the daily news is likely to be stressful. There are several ways to manage anxiety on your own, but it's important to recognize when to get professional help.

Keeping Calm and Focused by Theresa Emminizer