"Managing Anxiety While Awaiting Help: Insights from Carolyn Hax"

An individual struggling with heightened anxiety due to life changes and self-medication seeks advice on managing their condition before professional help becomes available in a month. Carolyn Hax suggests immediate actions such as consulting a primary care doctor, seeking support from friends or family, engaging in free self-care activities, checking for employee assistance programs, joining support groups, and streamlining tasks to reduce stress. Readers also contribute by recommending checking vitamin D levels, being open about potential substance use, and educating oneself about anxiety management.