When people hear the term generalized anxiety disorder, they often imagine someone who is obviously panicked, visibly distressed, or constantly talking about worry. Sometimes that is part of the picture. But often, generalized anxiety disorder looks much quieter and...
Generalized anxiety disorder can be difficult to recognize because it does not always look dramatic from the outside. Many individuals living with it are high-functioning, responsible, thoughtful, and capable. They may be the ones who manage the details, anticipate...
There are people who live with anxiety that comes and goes in clear waves, attached to a specific stressor, decision, major life transition, or event. And then there are people who live with anxiety that feels more woven into daily life. It may not always arrive as...
Medical anxiety is something I see with a lot of compassion. It can look like dread before a doctor’s appointment. A racing heart in the waiting room. Trouble sleeping the night before bloodwork or a scan. Going over symptoms again and again in your mind. Avoiding...
If you live with dental anxiety, you probably already know it is not just about “not liking the dentist.” It can show up in your chest, your stomach, your jaw, your breathing, and the dread that starts days before the appointment. For some people, the hardest part is...
One of the hardest parts of panic and anxiety attacks is not always the attack itself. Sometimes, it is the shame that comes afterward. I see this in clients often. They are not only struggling with the fear, intensity, and unpredictability of what happens in their...
