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When Anxiety Becomes A Problem Anxiety–feeling frightened, tense, uneasy–is a normal response to a threat. In prehistoric times, anxiety helped us survive by keeping us alert and on the lookout for danger. Today, anxiety helps by giving us the drive to prepare for job interviews, pay our bills on time, or hurry out of dark alleys. But anxiety can be a problem if it gets out of control. Constant worry can make it hard to eat, sleep, or enjoy life. Persistent anxiety can rob you of energy, happiness, and self-confidence and make you want to hide from life.  Who Does It Affect? Some people are more prone to persistent anxiety than others. It tends to run in families, and it affects more younger people than older people. But no age, race, or gender is immune to anxiety problems. Anxiety Can Be Treated Working with your doctor or other health care provider, you can develop skills to help you cope with anxiety. You can also gain the perspective you need to overcome your fears.
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