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I've been studying anxiety all my life, because I have it. I remember being knotted up with anxiety on the eve of one birthday, worried sick because time was passing so fast and I had yet to ...
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I have navigated anxiety for as long as I can remember, going back to not being able to raise my hand to talk in preschool. I would get stomach aches or feel my heart racing, but I didn’t know why.
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Travel anxiety often stems from uncertainty and a lack of control over the situation. Experts suggest managing anxiety in the moment with breathing techniques and by not avoiding the situation.