October is all about spooky and scary fun, as thrill seekers everywhere flock to haunted houses, costume parties and horror movies. People are willing to seek out and even pay for brief encounters with fear. However, excessive uneasiness and apprehension over time can become a very frightening problem that affects daily functioning and overall wellness.
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Coping With an Anxiety Disorder
Recently, we discussed several things that you need to know about anxiety in older adults, including symptoms and factors that may influence the development of an anxiety disorder. Everyone experiences stress, which is a reaction to a threat of any kind. Likewise, everyone experiences anxiety, a normal reaction to stressful situations. However, when anxiety persists long
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