If you have anxiety, these illustrations will speak to you on a deep level

Read this ASAP. No Images? Click here     I do some of my "best" thinking (read: worrying) right as I get ready to go to sleep. It’s one of the biggest annoyances of dealing with anxiety. Nothing captures those issues like these anxiety illustrations from artist Clare Kayden Hines that we published this week. Seriously, looking at them was like staring into a mirror. If you live with anxiety, know that you’re not alone in your experience. It helps to know there are plenty of others who share your frustration; it also helps to chuckle at it all every once and awhile. —Lindsay You oughta know I feel sick that we even have to share this information, but it’s the reality of living in America in 2018: Mass shootings happen, and while the chances of you being involved in one aren’t high, there are still some safety tips you can follow in case you’re ever in an active shooter situation. Reporter Nicole Pajer talked to security experts on what to do and what not to do. Here’s what you should know: Your first choice should be to run. And don’t stop, even once you exit the building. Experts say that the further away from the scene you can get, the better. Get as low to the ground as possible if you’re inside. If you can’t run or hide, drop to the floor and get in the fetal position. It reduces the amount of targets on the body. Curb your curiosity. Do not look at what’s happening under any circumstances once you’re out of danger. That includes if you’re in your home or somewhere away from the scene but nearby. MORE ADVICE FROM SECURITY EXPERTS ON ACTIVE SHOOTINGS   A minute and change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" project will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently.  This week’s tip comes from TV host Samantha Harris, author of the book Your Healthiest Healthy, which details some wellness lessons she learned after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Below, Harris shares the simple, two-minute habit she practices when she needs to relax: “I think one of the most impactful things you can do to de-stress is to just take two minutes to breathe and notice your surroundings. We’re living in such a constant state of commotion… we never seem to stop. Just simply put down your phone and notice what’s around you as you walk from your parking spot into your office. Are there birds chirping? Is there construction down the street? What do you see, feel, smell? For me that works.” Crushing on this 'Gram Before you go... The holidays are fast approaching. I’m trying to be on top of my shopping a little earlier this year so I’m not rushing out in the snow frantically searching for a gift when I should be drinking a hot toddy with my family instead. That’s why the gift guides from our HuffPost Finds team are so useful to me. For example, here’s a list of gifts you can buy your fitness-obsessed friend or there’s this list of self-care products to buy someone who needs to ~chill out~ (*raises hand*). Check ‘em out! Want more wellness? Read This If You Take Anti-Anxiety Medication Regularly Experts share how to know if you're developing a dependency on the pills. 13 Reasons You Might Not Be Losing Weight Breaking down the most common contributors to a plateau. 16 Tweets Introverts Will Want To Read Over And Over Again Too. Real.    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe        . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe