To reduce anxiety means to decrease or alleviate feelings of worry, fear, or unease. It involves finding ways to manage and control anxious thoughts and physical sensations.
Related terms
Relaxation Techniques: Various methods such as deep breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation used to promote physical and mental relaxation, helping reduce anxiety.
Exposure Therapy: An intervention where individuals gradually face feared situations or objects in order to reduce anxiety responses associated with them.
Medication: Prescription drugs prescribed by healthcare professionals that can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety when other strategies are not sufficient.