Have you experienced anxiety? What has helped you to deal with it?

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answer:Well, once when I was on an airplane, there was major turbulance. The pilot had told us that we were passing through a hurricane. It was torchure. And did I mention, I was by myslef? The only way I delt with my anxiety was deep breathing. And of course talking to the really hot guy next to me. I normally calm myself by reading as well.

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