Dealing with the stress of an unpredictable situation
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How do we calm ourselves when a situation seems unpredictable and out of our control? Host Margie Hartley speaks to 'The Friendly Psychologist' Jacqui Manning about the anxiety that unpredictable situations, like the 2020 bushfires, can cause us and the small daily practices we can use to calm our minds and bodies, and to help us focus on what we can do, instead of the things we can't control. If you or someone you know is experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts please speak to a mental health professional at Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact your GP. 
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