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Anxiety

The Emotional Cost of Masking Anxiety in Daily Life

Anxiety

Many people living with anxiety become experts at hiding it. They show up to work, attend social events, and carry out daily responsibilities while quietly struggling inside. Masking anxiety allows someone to appear calm and capable even when they are overwhelmed.  And often times when that person is alone, the mask is off, and they silently struggle. While masking can sometimes help people navigate stressful situations, constantly hiding anxiety can come with a significant emotional […]

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Anxiety: Practices to Help Untangle Fear From Fact

Anxiety

Anxiety has a powerful way of blurring the line between what might happen and what is actually happening. If you struggle with generalized anxiety, you probably know this feeling well. Your mind moves quickly.  It scans for danger, predicting outcomes, replaying conversations, and preparing for worst-case scenarios. Even when there isn’t clear evidence of a problem, your body can react as if something is wrong. The heart races. Muscles tense. Sleep becomes harder. And over

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CBT for Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety.  Endless hours of worrying that can so easily consume you every single day.  Anxiety is draining.  It makes you tired, but then you cannot sleep because your brain won’t shut down.  It makes you irritable and sometimes completely sick to your stomach.  Your thoughts may race with “what ifs,” and even simple daily tasks can feel overwhelming.  Anxiety is like that annoying little gnat that we can never get rid of.  Or at least