How do you calm down? How do you soothe nerves that are on edge almost all the time? Every day we face stress and a to-do list that seems endless, and on top of that along comes a “clever” colleague who wants to lecture us on what we are doing wrong! Most of us know the feeling. An overeager colleague, a mother who loves giving lectures, a friend full of advice or just a noisy, inconsiderate neighbour. It does not matter who or what can wind us up. What matters is how to get off that merry-go-round.
The short answer. When you need to calm your nerves straight away, slow your breathing and lengthen your exhale. The physiological sigh, 4-7-8 breathing or box breathing can help, and each takes a minute or two. In the long term, regular exercise, five minutes of breathing exercises a day, regular sleep and less caffeine reduce nervousness. If anxiety lasts for weeks and stops you from living your normal life, contact a doctor, a therapist or a local crisis helpline (in the Czech Republic: Linka první psychické pomoci 116 123).
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How to calm down, a sudden surge of anger versus long-term nervousness
There is a difference between going through a stressful situation that is part of a tense period, an acute surge of anger when someone or something sets you off completely, and permanent long-term stress that leaves you feeling constantly nervous. As the saying goes, “There is a patch for every hole”, and here too every kind of stress has its solution. But it is good to first work out what you are going through right now. Some situations can be dealt with more quickly and some need regular “care”.
Stress and nervousness, fear and worry, doubts and relentless thoughts are all part of our lives. Some people can cope with stressful situations very easily. Some simply let them pass and do not think about them any more. Most of us, however, keep going over what we should have done and what we should not have done. Who said this and that. How it hurt us and how we should have reacted. It is a kind of “bedtime ritual” for us. Our thoughts will not leave us alone, our heart pounds and restful sleep is gone.
In that case we fall into permanent stress and feel a kind of nervousness from the moment we wake up. We are restless, constantly tense and always on guard. This is exactly the state in which we experience long-term stress that creates constant everyday nervousness. We need to do something about this situation and work on a steady sense of calm. For such situations we use prevention, which teaches us to avoid these states, and there are also various techniques that can help straight away.
What happens in the body during stress
When something upsets or frightens you, the brain judges it as a threat. According to Harvard Medical School (Harvard Health Publishing), the amygdala sends a distress signal to the hypothalamus, which switches on the sympathetic nervous system, and the body releases adrenaline. The heart speeds up, breathing becomes shallow and blood pressure rises.
When stress lasts longer, cortisol joins in and keeps the body on high alert. This is countered by the parasympathetic nervous system, which Harvard compares to a brake. You can also apply it consciously, for example with slow abdominal breathing, which Harvard lists among proven relaxation methods. The vagus nerve is also linked to the parasympathetic system. How long-term stress shows up in the body is described in the article on the physical symptoms of stress.
What helps straight away and what helps in the long term
Quick tricks and long-term care do not rule each other out, they complement each other. Quick techniques get you through the worst minute, while long-term habits reduce how often and how strongly your nerves get the better of you. You will find detailed instructions with the individual tricks below.
- Physiological sigh. Two inhales through the nose in a row and a long exhale through the mouth, see trick 7.
- 4-7-8 breathing. Breathe in for a count of four, hold for seven, breathe out for eight, see trick 8.
- Box breathing. Breathe in for four counts, hold for four, breathe out for four and pause for four, see trick 9.
- The 5-4-3-2-1 technique. You name what you see, hear and feel, and your mind returns to the present, see trick 12.
In the long term, what helps most is what you do even on days when you are calm. These habits do not work within a minute, but within a few weeks you will notice that everyday worries do not throw you off balance as much.
- At least 150 minutes of exercise a week, as recommended by the World Health Organization, see trick 2.
- Five minutes of breathing exercises every day, see trick 5.
- Regular sleep and screen-free evenings, see the section on calming down before bed.
- Less caffeine, especially in the afternoon and evening, see trick 14.
- Keeping a journal or a list of worries, see trick 15.
Calm down? How to get rid of stress and anti-stress techniques
How do you calm down overall and for good? With toothache we go to the dentist, with a broken leg to the surgeon, and when we have a sore throat we lie down and drink tea. But when we keep ourselves under pressure and stress ourselves out every day, we treat it as something completely ordinary and normal. Yet keeping the body in a state of muscle tension and letting your sleep be disrupted is not all right. The body has its limits, and if you are constantly nervous, it will stop cooperating.
Prevention is best. We have heard this many times, but not all of us fully understand what it means. If we are quick-tempered and easily thrown off balance, it is a sign that we are constantly under some kind of tension and that it would be a good idea to start dealing with it. Not just with the effects, but by tackling it from the ground up and preventing frayed nerves by building a healthy mind. Our body is a very quick learner, and all it needs is the right input to always know that right now there is no need to get stressed.
1. Calm starts with a calm mind and a healthy body
It may be a common requirement for solving many ailments and problems, but that is simply how it is. A healthy lifestyle is the foundation. We now know well that food and fluid intake have a huge influence not only on our body and its physical side, but above all on our mental health. Fatty, heavy meals mean restless sleep and the perfect environment for stress to build up. Even the physical effects of a healthy lifestyle, or an unhealthy one, affect how we feel.
When we look good, we feel good and we are emotionally stronger and more resilient. We have more self-confidence and handle stressful situations better. Our “physical side” goes hand in hand with our “mental side”. Among other things, we also know very well that many foods strengthen specific cells, areas, systems and functions in our body. Well-chosen foods can target exactly where we need them, and this applies to our brain and our resilience to stress too.
That is why it is important to include well-chosen foods in your life and to drink enough. Enough fluids and regular meals help maintain energy and concentration, which comes in handy on a tense day. To begin with, see it as a wonderful by-product of your lifestyle. You will feel better, and a healthier diet will give your mind energy too.
2. Let off steam, move, dance
Preventive techniques for managing stress naturally include exercise. When you move, your body produces endorphins, the so-called happiness hormones. After a good long walk or a run you will feel great. If you do not enjoy structured or guided exercise, simply dance at home. Let out your anger and your excess energy. Give your body a chance to “find relief” and release everything that needs releasing. All the stress and tension built up inside you will melt away with the rush of good mood that exercise brings.
How much exercise is enough? The World Health Organization recommends that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week, for example five brisk half-hour walks, plus strength training at least twice a week. It advises people over 65 to add balance exercises. According to the WHO, regular exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and improves sleep.
3. Breathing techniques for calming down, meditation
Breathing techniques work very well for calming down instantly, but learning to breathe properly and to meditate can really transform your nerves. If you practise the right breathing techniques, you can then use them better and faster in tense situations. Breathing is one of the most important aids for stress, nervousness, fear and so on. Breathing helps us lower our heart rate, become aware of the present moment or take our mind off things.
Meditation helps in the same way. In meditation you learn to calm your mind and move your thoughts to a calm, positive place. In a way, meditation also lets you programme your own brain. You teach it thoughts and attitudes that are good for you. Meditation can greatly help with long-term stress. You teach your mind that stress does not concern you, and that you can handle demanding situations differently, in a way that is better for you.
4. A positive mantra for calming down
A positive mantra, or rather a positive affirmation, can be not only a preventive aid but also a quick one. You can create your own or find one online that appeals to you. Practise a mantra that reminds you that everything is good and all will be well. Whenever you feel nervous, use it as a lucky charm. A positive affirmation will lift your mood or at least take your mind elsewhere for a while so that your body and mind can calm down.
5. Five minutes of breathing every day
Breathing exercises do not only work in an acute moment. In 2023, a Stanford University team led by Melis Yilmaz Balban and Andrew Huberman published a study in the journal Cell Reports Medicine in which 108 volunteers spent five minutes every day for a month either breathing according to one of three breathing techniques or meditating.
The people whose mood improved the most were those who practised the so-called cyclic sighing with a prolonged exhale. Only in this group did mood improve measurably more than in the mindfulness meditation group, and their resting breathing rate slowed the most. Anxiety fell by roughly the same amount in all groups, and the study found no difference between breathing and meditation.
In practice, this means making five minutes of breathing part of your day, much like brushing your teeth: in the morning after waking up, during a break at work or in bed in the evening. Trick 7 describes how to do cyclic sighing, and you will find more exercises in the article the best breathing exercises for calming down and better sleep.
TIP: It is a good idea to practise these techniques and make them your own regularly. Your mind will learn to use them and “pull them out” at the right moment, when you need to calm down.
How do I calm down when I’m on edge?
If you train your mind and learn to work with it, sudden stressful situations will not paralyse you as much. However, if you are a beginner, have never tried any calming techniques and get stressed easily, do not despair. There is a solution for you too. Every mind has a trigger, but it also has an off switch. This is worth remembering, because the next time someone “gets on your nerves”, you will have to hand whatever works best for you.
6. Breathing is the foundation, and nerves can really speed it up
When we are nervous, upset or stressed, our heart rate rises and our breathing speeds up. Our face goes red and we feel sick to the stomach. Everyone reacts differently; this is more of a general rule. In any case, it is true for everyone that the body reacts to nerves and stress in its own way. Breathing is therefore one of the ways to calm down quickly. If an unexpected situation upsets you, stop! Straighten up and focus on your breathing.
Your breathing has to be right. Be careful here: trying too hard to breathe deeply can cause dizziness, although fainting is rare, according to Cleveland Clinic. An upset person tells themselves: “I have to breathe, I have to breathe!” But when you breathe too fast and too deeply, the carbon dioxide in your blood drops and you may feel dizzy or weak, or get tingling around your mouth and in your hands. That is why it is good to practise breathing correctly and know what kind of breathing is suitable. Under stress, the main thing is to calm and slow your breathing. Breathe into your belly and do not breathe too eagerly.
So try to breathe calmly, slowly, consciously and in a controlled way. A slow, deep breath into your lungs and a long breath out. Your heart rate will settle, your blood pressure will drop and the feelings of stress will gradually fade. If you want to check whether you are breathing correctly, watch your belly. When you breathe in, it is your belly that should rise, and your chest should rise less. When you breathe out, your abdomen should fall. This way, oxygen reaches the lower part of your lungs. The key to relaxation is a slow inhale and a longer exhale.
The NHS, the UK’s National Health Service, advises starting simply. Breathe in through your nose while slowly counting to five in your head, then breathe out through your mouth just as slowly, and repeat this for at least five minutes. You can practise sitting, standing or lying down, and the article how to do diaphragmatic breathing correctly covers this in detail.
7. The physiological sigh when your nerves are rising
The physiological sigh is a way of breathing that the body does on its own, for example when you take a deep double breath after crying. In the Stanford study from trick 5, people repeated it deliberately as cyclic sighing, and it was the only technique that improved mood measurably more than meditation.
Breathe in slowly through your nose. Before you breathe out, take another short breath in through your nose to fill your lungs completely. Then breathe out slowly and for a long time through your mouth, all the way to the end. In the study, this was repeated for five minutes; in an acute moment, try even just a few repetitions and notice how your body responds.
8. 4-7-8 breathing to slow down
The technique was popularised by the American integrative medicine doctor Andrew Weil and is based on yogic breathwork. According to the American Cleveland Clinic, it helps switch on the parasympathetic nervous system, slow your heart rate and calm racing thoughts, which is why people also use it before going to sleep.
- Rest the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth just behind your upper front teeth and keep it there the whole time.
- First, breathe out fully through your mouth, making an audible whooshing sound.
- Close your mouth, breathe in through your nose and slowly count to four.
- Hold your breath and count to seven.
- Breathe out through your mouth and count to eight.
- Repeat the inhale, hold and exhale four times in total.
Beginners may feel dizzy or short of breath. According to Cleveland Clinic, this is common, so adjust your counting pace until it feels comfortable. Dr Melissa Young from the clinic recommends practising three cycles twice a day, even on days when you feel calm.
9. Box breathing for moments under pressure
Box breathing has four phases of equal length, just as a square has four sides. According to Cleveland Clinic, it is used, for example, by members of the US special forces unit, the Navy SEALs, but it is also useful before a difficult phone call, a job interview or a visit to the doctor.
- First, slowly breathe out all the air.
- Breathe in through your nose and count to four.
- Hold your breath for a count of four.
- Breathe out for a count of four.
- Stay without breathing in for a count of four.
- Repeat three to four times.
Breathe gently and without effort, neither too slowly nor too fast. The Stanford study also looked at box breathing, and anxiety fell with it in a similar way as with the other techniques and with meditation. If counting irritates you rather than helps, go back to the simple slow breathing from trick 6.
10. Touch and stroking to fight nerves
We often hear that touch is healing. And it is true. How do you feel during a massage? If not great, then it was not a good massage. Touch can be warm and gentle. If you are stressed, it is wonderful to have someone who will hug and comfort you. But if you are on your own, know that you can soothe yourself too. A temple massage works wonders for stress, as does pressing acupressure points on your hands.
How do you massage your temples? Massage your temples with your fingers in circular movements and glide over the area around your nose and eyes up to your forehead. You will feel the relief. Pressing your temples for 10 seconds and then releasing them also works well. Pressing acupressure points, for example on your palm, can also help a lot. Roughly in the middle of your palm there is a point you can press for a few seconds. You can find acupressure points and related techniques online.
11. Visualisation as a calming technique
Is someone being unpleasant? Was it hard going? Do you feel downcast and no longer have the strength even to reply? Try to transport yourself elsewhere in your mind. Visualise, or imagine, a wonderful, amazing, beautiful place. A place you love, where you feel safe and nobody disturbs you. There is plenty of sunshine and fresh air. Imagine yourself in that place; it is sure to bring up pleasant feelings.
Visualisation works better when you involve more of your senses. Imagine what you can hear in that place, how the air smells and whether you feel warm. Combine it with slow breathing and stay with it for at least a minute or two, as the mind needs a moment to shift.
12. The 5-4-3-2-1 technique when your thoughts run away with you
When your thoughts are going round in circles or you feel panic approaching, it helps to bring your attention back to what is around you right now. The 5-4-3-2-1 technique is recommended as a quick grounding exercise by, for example, the University of Rochester Medical Center.
- Five things you can see.
- Four sounds you can hear.
- Three things you can touch, and how they feel.
- Two scents you can smell.
- One taste you have in your mouth.
Ideally, name the things out loud. According to the Rochester centre, this engages areas of the brain that help regulate emotions. You can do the technique anywhere: on the tram, in the doctor’s waiting room or in bed.
13. How to calm down when you’re angry? Laughter, chocolate, scent
This is not about laughing in someone’s face while they are arguing with you! For some people, a smile or a laugh helps, even if it is forced at first. The body is made up of 2 components, the psychological and the physical, and the two are interlinked. When you do not feel well, it shows in your body, and vice versa. So it makes sense that when you smile to yourself, your body gets the signal that you should be in a good mood. Give it a try!
Chocolate? Yes, we mentioned above that it takes a healthy lifestyle, but we all know what a piece of chocolate can do for our mind. It is one of those foods that can target our psyche. If you feel miserable, have a small piece of chocolate to lift your mood. As long as you do not overdo it, nothing “bad will happen” and your soul will get a little extra joy. However, there is no reliable evidence that a normal portion of chocolate changes serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain, so treat it as a small pleasure, not as a medicine.
Scents are known for their beneficial effects. In every beauty salon, and in every spa or wellness centre, you will notice lovely scents that create a relaxed mood and a sense of calm. Scent is known to affect our body, feelings and behaviour. It can make us feel hungry or sleepy. After a stressful day, there is nothing better than treating yourself to a hot bath with your favourite scent, whether as bubble bath, incense sticks or candles.
If your nerves mostly drive you to anger, you will find more techniques in the article how to calm down from anger and stress. It also helps to leave the room for a few minutes and return to the conversation once your breathing has settled.
14. A pet, tea, counting backwards
Our four-legged friends and other pets also count among stress-relief techniques. Just imagining stroking a soft, fluffy bunny or puppy is enough to bring a smile to your face. Our animal friends can help enormously and pull us out of stress when we are “at rock bottom”. They are always there for us, always loyal, always at home. Stroking an animal lifts most people’s mood.
One thing worth avoiding when you are stressed is coffee. Its caffeine content is more likely to make your nervousness worse. Tea also contains caffeine, but herbal tea does not. We have used herbal teas for various ailments since time immemorial. Our grandmothers knew well how to use mint, lemon balm, rosehip and so on. For good sleep, have a cup of chamomile or lemon balm tea in the evening instead of coffee.
With coffee, the amount matters too. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) considers 400 mg of caffeine a day and 200 mg at a time safe for a healthy adult who is not pregnant, and a cup of filter coffee contains around 90 mg. However, as little as 100 mg of caffeine can disturb some people’s sleep, especially if they drink it close to bedtime.
Chamomile is a pleasant evening tea, but the European Medicines Agency recognises it mainly for minor digestive complaints, colds and mouth inflammation, not as a remedy for nerves. According to the agency, lemon balm and valerian have better support for mild stress and difficulty falling asleep. There is more in the section on herbs below.
If you are in a tense situation and feel that your “pressure cooker is about to blow”, it is good to reach for something effective and quick. In that case, counting backwards might help you. It may not sound as elegant as a cup of herbal tea or as effective as meditation, but it keeps your brain fully occupied and shifts your focus elsewhere. You might stop at ninety when counting down from a hundred, but that may already be enough for you to realise: “What am I doing?”
15. How to calm down by writing, get it out on paper
Writing out your feelings, problems and emotions is neither a preventive habit nor a quick fix. It is more of a gradual, gentle way of coping with the effects of stress. There are people who confide in others easily, but there are also people who do not like talking about their feelings or opening up to others. For them, writing things out is an option. You can try keeping a diary, or write a book and give the characters different names.
The idea behind writing is that you “take” your emotions and problems out of your head. You put them away and get rid of them by putting them on paper. When we write out our feelings, it often happens that once we see our problems in black and white or in a list, they do not seem so serious; they seem smaller. Or, seeing everything laid out like this, we may find a better solution to our situation.
16. It has been worse, and it will get better
There is one more thing that can help you calm down a little in your situation. Everyone has been through something, and everyone has had to deal with a tricky situation at some point in life. So we know well that difficult situations have come, are here and will come again. A bad one is followed by a good one, a good one by a bad one, or not. But the principle is the same: the situation always changes, always has a solution and does not last for ever. So we can also calm down a little by knowing that the state we are in now will or can change.
Some people also find it helpful to tell themselves: “Look at my friend. She is raising three children on her own, does not have much money and is ill at the moment, yet she still smiles.” We often see our situation as the worst in the world, but if we really think about it, we find that this is far from true. Try imagining, for example, what it would be like if things were even worse. Your situation may then seem much better or easier.
How to calm down before bed
Nerves tend to act up most in the evening, because your duties are done and your thoughts have free rein. The UK’s NHS advises winding down for at least an hour before bed, for example with a bath or a book, and putting away your phone, tablet and computer an hour before going to bed, because the blue light from screens makes it harder to fall asleep.
It helps to go to bed and get up at roughly the same time every day. The NHS recommends avoiding coffee, caffeinated tea and alcohol for at least six hours before bed, as well as a large meal late in the evening. Once in bed, try 4-7-8 breathing or slow belly breathing. You will find more tips in the article how to fall asleep when stressed.
When you wake up at night and your thoughts will not let you rest
Many people know what it is like to wake up at night with a pounding heart and a head full of worries. According to the NHS, there is no point tossing and turning. If you have not fallen asleep after about twenty minutes, get up, sit somewhere comfortable and do something calm, such as reading or listening to quiet music.
Prevention also helps against night-time overthinking. Following NHS advice, write a list of the things waiting for you the next day before bed, moving your worries from your head onto paper. If night sweats wake you up and come with anxiety and mood swings, these may also be signs of perimenopause or menopause. The NHS lists them among its common symptoms, and they are worth discussing with a gynaecologist or GP.
If a pounding heart comes with chest pain, shortness of breath or severe weakness, do not wait and call the emergency medical service on 155. Symptoms like these may not be just nerves.
How to calm down at work
At work you cannot go off and dance or lie down, so techniques that others will not notice work well. You can do box breathing or a few physiological sighs at your desk or in a meeting, and the 5-4-3-2-1 technique works even on your way down the corridor.
Before a demanding meeting, a short walk up and down the stairs or around the building helps, as even a few minutes of movement eases tension in the body. When tasks are piling up, write them down and choose one to do right now. A list takes the load off your mind and shows that there is a finite number of tasks.
If work-related nervousness lasts for weeks, wakes you up at night or makes you dread every Monday, read the article how to cope with work anxiety. It is also a sign that it is worth discussing your workload with your manager or a professional.
Calming herbs and what we know about them
Herbs are a popular first choice, but not all of them have support. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) assesses herbal medicinal products in what are called monographs. The EMA recognises traditional use for mild stress and sleep for lemon balm, passionflower, hops and lavender. Only valerian has well-established use based on clinical studies.
Treat herbs as a helper for mild problems, not a substitute for treatment. If you take sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication or antidepressants, ask a pharmacist about combining them. You will find an overview of other natural options in the article how to beat anxiety naturally.
Lemon balm
According to the EMA monograph from 2013, lemon balm leaf is traditionally used to relieve mild symptoms of stress and to help with falling asleep. This is what is called traditional use, meaning safe use for at least 30 years, not evidence from large clinical studies.
Lemon balm is intended for adults and children aged 12 and over. According to the EMA, if symptoms last longer than two weeks, you should see a doctor. At home you can drink it as a tea, for example in the evening instead of coffee or black tea.
Valerian
Among herbs for the nerves, valerian is the only one supported by clinical studies. The EMA monograph from 2016 recognises some preparations made from its root as having well-established use for relieving mild nervous tension and sleep disorders, that is, based on published clinical studies. Other valerian preparations have traditional use for mild stress and difficulty falling asleep.
Valerian is not suitable for children under 12 or during pregnancy and breastfeeding. According to the EMA, do not drive or operate machinery after taking valerian. If nervous tension or sleep problems last longer than two weeks with regular use, see a doctor or pharmacist.
When to seek professional help
Feeling nervous before an important event is normal. But if anxiety lasts most days, disrupts your sleep and work, or comes with a pounding heart, dizziness and muscle tension, it is not a weakness but a problem that can be treated. The UK’s NHS states that with generalised anxiety disorder, symptoms usually last at least six months and significantly interfere with everyday life.
According to the World Health Organization, anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorder in the world. Around 470 million people have them, women more often than men, yet only about one in four receives treatment. Psychotherapy is effective, especially cognitive behavioural therapy, and for adults medication may also be an option.
You can start with your GP, who will refer you on, or book an appointment directly with a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. The article when to see a psychologist describes what to expect at a psychologist’s.
Medicines for anxiety and insomnia are prescribed by a doctor who knows your health condition and the other medicines you take. Without a prescription, pharmacies mainly offer herbal products for calming down. A pharmacist can tell you whether they are safe to combine with medicines you already take, especially sleeping pills, anxiety medicines and antidepressants.
When a panic attack strikes
A panic attack is a sudden rush of fear. Your heart pounds, you sweat and shake, you find it hard to breathe, and you may feel chest pain or feel as though you are dying. According to the British NHS, most attacks last 5 to 20 minutes. It is frightening, but it is not dangerous in itself and will not harm you physically.
The NHS advises staying where you are if possible, breathing slowly and deeply, and reminding yourself that the attack will pass. It helps to focus on a long exhale, as in tip 6, or to use the 5-4-3-2-1 technique from tip 12. If the attacks keep coming back, book an appointment with your GP, as other illnesses can cause similar symptoms.
If chest pain comes on for the first time, is severe or does not go away, call the emergency medical service on 155. At home, you cannot reliably tell whether it is a panic attack or a heart problem.
Where to find help
If you need to talk to someone right away, you can call a crisis line. Calls to the following numbers are free.
- A local crisis helpline for adults in crisis; many are available around the clock and anonymously (in the Czech Republic: Linka první psychické pomoci 116 123, available 24/7, run by Cesta z krize, with a chat on its website).
- A local helpline or support service for older people and those who care for them (in the Czech Republic: Linka seniorů 800 200 007, daily from 8 am to 8 pm).
- A local helpline for families, children and parents, also for people who work with children (in the Czech Republic: Linka pro rodinu a školu 116 000, available 24/7).
- A local helpline for children and young people (in the Czech Republic: Linka bezpečí 116 111, for children and students up to the age of 26, available 24/7). In an emergency, call your local emergency number: 112 in Europe, 911 in the USA and Canada, 999 in the UK.
- Emergency medical service 155 or emergency number 112 if a life is at risk, you are having suicidal thoughts or you feel physically unwell.
You can also contact the First Psychological Aid Line when you are worried about someone close to you. You do not have to wait until the situation becomes unbearable. It is enough that you cannot cope with it on your own.
“I read an article that claimed the symptoms of stress are overeating, impulse buying and driving too fast. Are you kidding me? That’s pretty much my idea of a perfect day.”
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