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People with anxiety may strategically choose worrying over relaxing.

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Relaxing is supposed to be good for the body and soul, but people with anxiety may actively resist relaxation and continue worrying to avoid a large jump in anxiety if something bad does happen, according to Penn State research.

In a new study, the researchers found that people who were more sensitive to shifts in negative emotion — quickly moving from a relaxed state to one of fear, for example — were more likely to feel anxious while being led through relaxation exercises.

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Hi 2greys, I read this earlier. I am a constant worrier and have been since childhood. Parents, very calm. No siblings to compare. I think it's in your DNA. Somewhere in there. I always feel if I worry, everything will be alright. So, far, that hasn't always worked.

Thanks for the article, take care!

Meg🌻

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Same snap

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skischool

So conversely,people who are over relaxed by nature who are forced to become anxious may become so relaxed that they fall into a coma for fear of becoming anxious.don't you just love psychologists .:)

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hypercat54 in reply to skischool

:) :D xx

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stamford1234 in reply to skischool

You made me laugh. First time today, hahahaha

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😂

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I wondered why I was sleeping for weeks at a time without dreaming :D

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