Living in constant fear: How to overcome it

With recent events like plane crashes, immigration, the economy, and more, individuals are living in fear. The potential effects of chronic fear can lead to a wide range of physical and mental problems, including anxiety disorders, weakened immune systems, and even substance abuse and depression.

It is important to identify when fear is manipulating day-to-day actions and when to seek professional help.

“Fear raises your blood pressure, raises your blood sugar, it can give you headaches and sweating, and it makes people lose their appetite, " said Clifford Querol, psychiatrist for Kaiser Permanente. 

Relaxation techniques is a form of therapy, and its important to practice it regularly.

“Exercise, yoga, meditation, but there are many different ones and they are all effective. But as with any technique you need to learn the technique and practice it,” Querol said.