Anxiety

You probably know what anxiety feels like. The racing thoughts, the tightness in your chest, the way your brain replays worst-case scenarios on a loop. But knowing how to actually deal with it—and understanding the difference between everyday stress and something more clinical—is where things get murky. Below, we break…

You’re standing at your kitchen counter, staring at the dishes. Your phone keeps buzzing with work messages. Your kid needs help with homework. And suddenly, you feel it—that heavy, panicky sensation like you’re drowning in responsibilities that should feel manageable. That’s overwhelm: when demand exceeds your capacity. And if you’re…

Your heart races during a normal work meeting. A friend’s offhand comment replays in your mind for days. You feel exhausted but can’t sleep, or you’re going through the motions but can’t quite feel present. If these moments sound familiar, you might be experiencing what’s become one of the most…

More than 40 million Americans are living with a clinical anxiety disorder. Whether you fall into that camp or not, most of us have experienced stress recently—maybe over a looming work deadline or juggling a sick kid at home. When anxiety strikes, we often wonder: How do I make this…

Imagine attending a party where every conversation feels like a performance you’re failing. Your heart races as you walk through the door. You’re convinced everyone is staring at your outfit, judging your awkward small talk, or noticing how your hands shake when you reach for a drink. After forcing yourself…

Anxiety can show up in more ways than one. Emotional symptoms like fear, worry, and irritability are common, but anxiety can get physical too: sweating, tremors, and a racing heart, to name a few. Taken together, anxiety can leave you overwhelmed and make it difficult to get through the day….

Your mind won’t stop racing. Maybe it’s replaying that awkward thing you said three hours ago, or spiraling into worst-case scenarios about tomorrow’s presentation. You’ve tried telling yourself to “just stop thinking about it,” but somehow that makes the thoughts louder. If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. Research…

As parents, we want to help our children to the best of our abilities. If we could take away their worries altogether, we would in a heartbeat. But childhood anxiety is common, affecting 7% of children and adolescents at any given time, with up to one in three people experiencing…

Your 8-year-old suddenly refuses to go to birthday parties. Your teenager has started coming home from school and immediately disappearing into their room. Your preschooler, who used to hop out of the car at daycare, now clings to your leg every morning. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not…

If you’re questioning whether your anxiety is normal, you’re not alone. The truth is, anxiety itself is completely normal. It’s a future-focused emotion that helps us prepare for potential challenges. Anxiety is the feeling that prompts you to buckle your seatbelt, study for an exam, or rehearse before a big…

Anxiety has a way of taking your emotions from calm to overwhelming in what feels like seconds. Whether you’re experiencing persistent worry that won’t quiet down or full-blown panic attacks, anxiety can make you feel like you’re losing control of your thoughts and body. That’s exactly why having reliable coping…

Picture a jar full of marbles: Each marble represents a difficult feeling or emotion—grief, anger, or guilt, to name a few. Now, imagine the last person who upset or hurt you: They knock the jar over, the glass shatters, and the marbles spill out all over the floor. They quickly…