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America. They can be very scary and frustrating for people who have them. They can also be frustrating for their friends and families. But anxiety can be overcome. With help, you can learn what triggers your anxiety. You can also learn what to do when those feelings occur. Some people need to take medication to control the feelings. Sometimes it is possible to learn to control the feelings in other ways. Sometimes both might be needed. It all depends on the type of anxiety disorder and how bad it is. Anxiety disorders and how to handle them should always be discussed with your doctor. The most important thing to remember is that lots of people have anxiety disorders. And lots of people learn to manage that anxiety and have great lives.

Text-Dependent Questions 1. Why was being fearful sometimes good for our ancestors?

2. Describe a situation when feeling nervous or anxious actually helped you. What made you nervous, and how did that feeling end up being useful? 3. Describe a situation when feeling nervous or anxious was a problem for you. What caused the feelings, and what did you do to handle them? Research Project Interview friends, family members, and teachers to find out what makes them feel anxious, and also what they do to feel better. Turn their answers into a list of ideas for what you can do the next time you feel anxious. Try out the ones that sound good to you.