Q: If you’re feeling particularly anxious or panicky, try grounding with your 5 senses. This can help you overcome the "spacey" feeling associated with anxiety and refocus on the present moment. In the surrounding environment, locate 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste. Some people who have high-functioning anxiety have perfectionistic, “need to do it all” tendencies. If this describes you, give yourself a break when you’re feeling stressed. Go through your day by setting the goal to do one thing at a time: get out of bed, take a shower, brush your teeth, eat a healthy breakfast, and so on. Focusing on one thing can help relieve anxiety and prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. Help yourself cope with anxiety by reciting statements that help you feel calm and positive about the situation. For instance, if you are anxious about meeting new people, tell yourself something like, “I am a great friend. They will be lucky to know me.” One the toughest days, be sure to nurture yourself with self-care activities that improve your mood and mindset. Do any constructive activities that make you feel better about yourself or your life. Engage in a hobby such as gardening, pamper yourself with a massage or a manicure, or take a nap, if you’d like. If you have high-functioning anxiety, you might try to hide your anxious feelings from family or friends. Pretending that you’re fine when you’re not will only make you feel isolated and more anxious. If someone asks how you’re doing, admit it. Say, “Honestly, I’m anxious” or “I’m not doing so well today.” Resist the urge to beat yourself up for having anxiety, as this will only increase your anxiety. Those who care about you may want to help but not know how. Give them a clue as to how they might help you by making a few suggestions. You might say something like, “I could really use a hug” or “Would you mind helping me study for my test?” Don’t feel you're being too forward about making specific requests. Your loved ones will likely be relieved that there’s something they can do to help.
A: Practice grounding to reconnect with the here and now. Commit to one task at a time so you're not overwhelmed. Repeat positive affirmations to get through stressful situations. Do one thing that makes you feel good. Resist the urge to “fake it” when you're feeling anxious. Let loved ones know how they can help.

Article: Poor sleep habits can increase stress levels and anxiety, especially in people who already have GAD. Aim to get eight hours of sleep every night. If you have a hard time falling or staying asleep, work on your sleep hygiene to get a better night's rest. You can improve your sleep hygiene by sticking to a consistent sleep schedule, making sure your bedroom is comfortable, avoiding caffeine, and doing something relaxing right before you go to bed. Also, make sure to shut off electronics before you go to bed. The blue light emitted by electronic devices disrupts your natural sleep rhythm. Decrease your day-to-day stress levels by managing your time, setting reasonable boundaries, and making time to relax every day. If you're feeling anxious, unwind with a relaxation technique like yoga, deep breathing, or journaling.  Consider saying no to requests that you know will stress you out. Set aside time to work on your hobbies regularly. Spending time around other people can help reduce your anxiety levels, so don't isolate yourself. Try calling a family member, going out for dinner with a friend, or joining a club where you can meet new people. Mindfulness, the practice of focusing your attention on the here and now, has been shown to help people with GAD manage their symptoms. To become more mindful, spend a few minutes every day focusing on what you see, hear, and feel in the present moment, without thinking about the future or the past.  Regular meditation is also an effective way to establish the habit of mindfulness. Go outside and spend some time in nature to reduce stress and become more mindful. Anxiety can be exacerbated by poor diet and lack of exercise. To feel better, avoid processed foods and eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and whole grains instead. Relieve stress and increase your endorphin levels by incorporating a type of exercise you enjoy into your daily routine.  Avoid or cut back on alcohol and caffeine, which can make anxiety worse. Aerobic exercises like dancing and running relieve anxiety more effectively than anaerobic exercises like lifting weights. The scents of certain herbs and herbal combinations, like lavender, are reputed to help reduce anxiety. Try burning sticks of incense, taking scented baths, or warming your own essential oil blends in an oil warmer.  Lavender, bergamot, frankincense, and clary sage are a few good choices for reducing anxiety. Never leave burning incense unattended.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get enough sleep. Reduce your stress levels. Lean on your support system. Be mindful. Establish healthy diet and exercise habits. Try aromatherapy.

Q: If your legs are swollen or you have been sitting for a long time as in a overseas plane ride, blood clots can form and spread to your lung arteries, causing blockage. Lung conditions cause chest pain that can worsen when you breathe, move, or cough.  Get to an emergency room as quickly as possible. Lung conditions may require emergency surgery to alleviate symptoms. Pneumonia is an infection that affects the air sacs in the lungs. They become inflamed, and can fill with fluid, which results in the phlegm and mucus you see when you cough. The chest pain you experience may be accompanied by:  Fever Coughing up mucus or phlegm Fatigue Nausea, and vomiting In mild cases, you can simply rest at home and wait for your immune system to fight off the infection. But if the infection grows severe it can become life-threatening, especially in children and the elderly. See your doctor if:  You have trouble breathing The chest pain worsens significantly You have a fever of 102 F (39 C) or higher that won't go down Your coughing won't subside, especially if you're coughing up pus Be especially careful with children under two, adults over 65, and anyone else with a compromised immune system. If a bacterial infection has caused the pneumonia, the doctor can prescribe antibiotics (azithromycin, clarithromycin, or erythromycin) to fight the infection and speed up recovery. However, even if antibiotic treatment is not an option for your infection, he can still give you medication to deal with the chest pain or reduce the coughing that worsens the pain. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blockage develops in a lung (pulmonary) artery. Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) occurs when air leaks into the space between your lungs and your chest wall. Both conditions cause severe shortness of breath or a bluish discoloration of the fingers and mouth. In delicate patients such as the elderly or long-term asthma sufferers, the intense coughing from pneumonia can sometimes cause a lung blockage or tear in the lung. If you suspect a pulmonary embolism or pneumothorax, then seek immediate medical attention. In addition to chest pain, both conditions cause severe shortness of breath or a bluish discoloration of the fingers and mouth. Both conditions require immediate medical attention. The blood leaking into the chest cavity or the air escaping into it can rapidly collect and compress your lungs. These conditions will not resolve on their own, but require medical assistance. Call emergency services or get to an emergency room as quickly as possible.
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Recognize the severity of lung conditions. Look for the symptoms of pneumonia. See a doctor if your pneumonia symptoms grow severe. Ask your doctor for medication. Watch for the symptoms of pulmonary embolism and pneumothorax. Seek immediate medical attention for pulmonary embolism and pneumothorax.