conquer anxiety

[ˈkɒŋkər æŋˈzaɪəti]
verb phrase
vencer a ansiedade
1. to overcome or successfully manage feelings of worry, fear, or unease
Through therapy and meditation, she managed to conquer anxiety and live a more peaceful life.
Através da terapia e meditação, ela conseguiu vencer a ansiedade e viver uma vida mais tranquila.
2. to gain control over anxious thoughts and emotional responses
He decided to conquer anxiety by exercising regularly and practicing breathing techniques.
Ele decidiu vencer a ansiedade exercitando-se regularmente e praticando técnicas de respiração.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'conquer anxiety' reflects a growing cultural emphasis on mental health awareness and self-improvement. In the USA, this phrase is common in wellness and self-help discourse. In Brazil, there's increasing openness about discussing mental health, with phrases like 'vencer a ansiedade' becoming more prevalent in popular psychology and social media content.
NYC Slang
beat anxiety; get over your nerves
Synonyms / Sinônimos
overcome anxietymanage anxietydefeat anxietymaster anxietysubdue anxiety
Antonyms / Antônimos
succumb to anxietygive in to anxietysurrender to anxiety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vencer a ansiedade
most common and widely understood term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
domar a ansiedade
alternative expression using 'domar' (to tame)
São Paulo
controlar a ansiedade
emphasis on control rather than victory over anxiety
Portugal
dominar a ansiedade
Portuguese preference for 'dominar' over 'vencer'

Related Words

anxiety disorderpanic attackstress managementmental healthcoping strategiesemotional resilience

Related Idioms & Phrases

face your fears
take control of your emotions
put your mind at ease
calm your nerves
get a grip on yourself
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