The levels of anxiety that you feel and your reaction to the anxiety is what sets an anxious person apart from a person who responds to stress normally. It's important to remember that you cannot get rid of anxiety. We are humans and stress responses are deeply engrained in our behavior. Trying too hard to solve anxiety or put a total stop to it will often result in more anxiety, because you will inevitably fail. Instead, it is better to focus on overcoming anxiety—meaning retraining your brain.