You go to bed worried and wake up tired and anxious. While some worry is normal, persistent anxiety that affects your daily life is a medical problem, according to the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Fortunately it can be treated. Behavior therapy, a form of counseling, can help you change the behaviors and thoughts that contribute to anxiety. You may need only a few sessions to begin feeling less anxious.
Medications are highly effective for anxiety, either alone or in combination with behavior therapy.
Rest, eat a balanced diet and exercise. Avoid caffeine and nicotine, which can worsen anxiety. Ignoring your breast pain hasn't worked - even a hug from your grandchild makes you wince. Now you're worried something might be seriously wrong. Breast pain is a common problem, affecting women of all ages.