Fear is contagious. Here’s a simple way to protect yourself against it

* contagious : A contagious disease can be caught by touching someone who has the disease or a piece of infected clothing

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We’re living in stressful times. Here’s how to keep fear — especially the fear that others are feeling — from taking over your life, from psychologist Susan David.

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If you’ve been to a grocery store recently, you’ve probably seen anxious shoppers pushing carts filled with cans of beans or toilet paper — and you might’ve even felt the urge to panic buy, too. Psychologist Susan David says that’s because humans are social creatures and our emotions and actions are deeply influenced by other people.

* urge: a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control