"Many physical illnesses are associated with depression and anxiety, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, stroke, kidney disease, lung disease, dementia and cancer."
"Almost all negative moods are missing one key element - calm. By learning calm, you learn to deal with difficult areas. Calm allows us to achieve what we want, without being overwhelmed by anxiety."
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Source: Liz Miller (2010). “Mood Mapping: Plot your way to emotional health and happiness”, p.80, Pan Macmillan
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