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Managing anxiety through social isolation
Q: Dear Dr. Greg,
Social distancing has me feeling sad and anxious. It's a strange feeling for someone who used to play football. What should I do?
Bob | NFL
A: Dear Bob,
Isolation hits athletes especially hard. Players enjoy being part of a team, and your teammates and coaches are your support systems. Take them away, and it is natural to feel anxious…