Clothes are never a frivolity: they always mean something. ~ James Laver Anxiety can make you feel and think lots of things.  Especially things that aren't necessarily true.  Ultimately these false beliefs can influence and shape your self-image into complex distortions that make you think that you're too fat, dumb, giddy or whatever.  A simple way to rejuvenate your self-image is to take care of your appearance. When it comes to helping people cope with anxiety lots of folks talk about drugs, therapy, and even gimmick programs.  But