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Another highly effective type of therapy is known as behavior therapy. As the name suggests, this approach deals with actions you can take and behaviors you can incorporate to alleviate your anxiety. Some actions are fairly straightforward, like getting more exercise and sleep and managing your responsibilities. You can get good ideas on those actions in Chapter 11.

On the other hand, a more critical type of action targets anxiety directly. It’s called exposure and feels a little scary. Exposure involves breaking your fears down into small steps and facing them one at a time. We cover exposure in Chapter 9.

Some people, with the advice of their doctor, choose to take medications for their anxiety. If you’re considering that option, be sure to see Chapter 10 to help you make an informed decision.