Why does anxiety feel like a roller coaster?

Anxiety is quite the roller coaster. When some innocuous detail or situation pops up on your radar, you start to seek information to confirm it. Your mind swirls with all the horrible things that can go very awry as it stressfully searches for this information.



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Some people, especially those with an underlying anxiety disorder, may experience sustained anxiety for hours, days, or even weeks at a time. Panic attacks, however, typically last between 5 and 30 minutes, with symptoms peaking within the first few minutes.

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Though anxiety doesn't have a cure, there are many good options for treatment that can get your symptoms under control. Anxiety is most often treated with medications, therapy, or both. But natural remedies and lifestyle choices can be helpful for some people, too.

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