Can Anxiety Be A Good Thing?

Do you spend time worrying about what could go wrong in the future, or stressing about something you did or said in the past? That nagging feeling has a name: anxiety. But what if worrying about preventing anxiety is actually getting in the way of our happiness? New York University neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki is on a mission to help more people accept, and even embrace, what she calls “the most misunderstood emotion.” In this episode, we’ll explore an unexpected solution to happiness: embracing stress and how accepting “good” anxiety can help us feel happier and more at ease with uncomfortable feelings. (www.scientificamerican.com/ar...) Plus, Professor Suzuki explains why our society’s obsession with avoiding anxiety and negative emotions may be doing more harm than good.
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Everyone thinks they have an anxiety disorder these days. Im pretty sure if 30% of people have something, its not a disorder

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This was like free therapy. Some lovely things that make me love RUclips.

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Yup, same

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So, the subtle art of not giving a fuck is a good practice to learn?

[@elmosweed4985]

Anxiety can be crippling.

[@homewall744]

Especially to people who think they are anxious and it's something that should never happen. Because it'll happen, learn to live by rejecting as much of it as possible. It's a trap.

[@Wildboy789789]

I didnt realize how many people had panic attacks until i developed them at 30... try and avoid the medication, embrace the fast heart rate, its good for weight loss :)

[@shanecagney7451]

Great interview. Really helpful.

[@NinaCasali]

Clinical anxiety is different from generalized anxiety. I think she is addressing general anxiety.

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When I heard him say, and I’m paraphrasing “addiction is the opposite of human connection” I felt that shit

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You should curse less.

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Study finds Bidenomics route cause of anxiety

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No.

[@andrewchatmon]

Agreed

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i want my freedom un life returned to me... i hate having to be forced to be around you people....
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[@jackpotter376]

"Harnessing the power" of anxiety?
How about you harness "THIS"
Fkn academics

[@MichaelSutton77]

pray and read the bible is all u need

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Dune helped me 🪱 🐛

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All i need is an green card

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A green card can help with anxiety and can also increase anxiety.

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Fake Doctor will be sentenced to Life in Prison!!!