How to Eliminate Stress and AnxietyThe statistics are staggering. One in every eight Americans age 18-54 suffers from an anxiety disorder. This totals over 19 million people! Research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health has shown that anxiety disorders are the number one mental health problem among American women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse by men.Women suffer from anxiety and stress almost twice as much as men. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America, surpassing even depression in numbers. Anxiety is the most common mental health issue facing adults over 65 years of age. Anxiety disorders cost the U.S. $46.6 billion annually. Anxiety sufferers see an average of five doctors before being successfully diagnosed.Unfortunately, stress and anxiety go hand in hand. In fact, one of the major symptoms of stress is anxiety. And stress accounts for 80 percent of all illnesses either directly or indirectly.Content Introduction 3 Why are We So Stressed Out? 5 Blocking Behaviors That Keep Your Stress Alive 8 Stress or Anxiety? 10 Quiz Time! 13 Panic Attacks 17 Dealing with Panic Attacks 21 Calm Yourself with Visualization 26 Using Music to Beat Stress 29 Self-Hypnosis for Stress 33 Stress Management 39 More Stress Management 43 Who Ya Gonna Call? Stress Busters!48 Just Say “No”! 50 Take a Break 54 Relaxing at Work 56 Conclusion 59