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The Anti-Anxiety Handbook

Summary

The brain's natural fear response evolved to keep our species safe, so what happens when it goes wrong? The word anxiety comes from the Latin ‘angere’, which literally means ‘to choke’. It describes the feeling of physical and emotional unease we experience when anticipating a threat. It has been critical to our success as a species, making us feel uncomfortable in the face of danger for thousands of years. This issue will take you through the science of anxiety, help you break bad behaviors and rediscover your peace of mind.