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How watching 'comfort' TV can help ease an anxiety flare up
Watching old sitcoms
Many people turn to favourite old sitcoms like "The Golden Girls," or "Seinfeld" to unwind and deal with anxiety and mild depression.
Experts say laughing along with favourite old sitcoms can help us feel calm and happy in an increasingly chaotic world.
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