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For many New Yorkers, life after the pandemic has not meant a simple return to normal. Even as offices fill up and social calendars resume, a quiet undercurrent of anxiety persists. People report feelings of unease in crowded spaces, guilt about preferring solitude, and stress over lost time or shifting priorities. According to the American Psychological Association (APA, 2022), more than one-third of adults said returning to in-person interactions felt stressful.

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