What Happens if You Treat Anxiety Like a Friend?

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Anxiety is apprehension about the uncertain future. Tracy said, instead of trying to suppress it or flee from it, what happens if you engage with your alarms with curiosity? What happens if you tell your anxiety? I really want to hear you out. Help me understand you. Turn it off or run in the opposite direction.

Anxiety is an uncomfortable emotion, which is why most of us try to avoid it. But psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary says our anxiety is also trying to tell us something. This week, we explore how we can interpret those messages and manage the intense discomfort these feelings can generate.

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