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Dealing with Anxiety April is National Anxiety Month, with finals just around the corner, you may find yourself stressing out, don’t let it ruin your last month of school! What is Anxiety? Stress and anxiety do have their place. They push us to make necessary changes in our lives. They signal when we may be in danger, and inspire us to take action to get ourselves out of danger. In this way, feelings of stress and anxiety are healthy and necessary; without them, we may not act in our own best interest. Chronic Stress Chronic Stress can cause some really serious health problems: depression diabetes hair loss heart disease obesity obsessive-compulsive or anxiety disorder sexual dysfunction tooth and gum disease ulcers cancer In fact, most it’s been estimated that as many as 90% of doctor’s visits are for symptoms that are at least partially stress-related! How to Deal First, look inside. What is causing you to worry? Be specific. (For some situations, this may be readily apparent; other times, you may really have to think about it.) Writing in a journal or talking to a friend about it can help you sort out your feelings. Take Action Then, decide what action, if any, should be taken. Try to figure out what part of the situation is under your control. Assess the problem to see whether the threat is real, or if you are blowing it out of proportion. If the problem is just a hypothetical situation or a worst-case scenario, decide if it is really likely that your fears will actually come to fruition. A Plan Next, come up with a plan that tackles the part of the problem that is under your control. Taking action to protect yourself is a good way to channel nervous energy and provides reassurance against your fears. It is, in most cases, the healthiest response to realistic fears and worries. Stress Management This simple breathing exercise is a quick and easy stress reliever: Heres How: Sit or stand in a relaxed position. Slowly inhale through your nose, counting to