Today’s Solutions: April 21, 2026

When people are overwrought by anxiety, they often try to make it go away, which doesn’t make it get any better. In fact, many of the common ways people react to anxiety have been shown to be unhelpful and can even make things worse. Here are 4 four things not to do when you feel anxiety, and one mindful thing to do instead.

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