13."When I was younger, in my twenties and thirties especially, I used to be way anxious, but I'm so much better now. I did cognitive therapy, learned mindfulness, and I think just plain getting older has played a big part. So have hope, anxious ladies! It does get better."—Jan G., 48, Provincetown, MA
14."For me, the primary symptom is not being able to catch my breath. Like, literally. I feel like I cannot get enough air coming into my lungs. Usually I get this and then start to wonder what I'm anxious about, and that starts my mind going round and round. I've tried meditation but it's not really for me. One thing I notice is that it's worse when I'm hangry (hungry+angry), so when I start to feel my mind race, I try to eat something."—Raina C., 38, Boston, MA
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