If your teen has an anxiety disorder, you’re not alone. A national survey of children’s health found that anxiety was the most common mental health condition affecting adolescents. Depending on how long your teen has been experiencing anxiety, you may have a lot...
Racing thoughts or “spiraling” is usually focused on an unsolved problem, worries about the future or ruminations on past experiences. There are many potential causes, from stress and exhaustion to anxiety and other health conditions. Oftentimes, when your thoughts...
It can take a while to find a therapist who’s a good fit and start to make progress toward managing your anxiety. You’ll need some healthy coping skills to help you out in your everyday life. Meditation is an accessible and beginner-friendly way to calm...
Sometimes, anxiety symptoms can hit you like a wave. You might feel like you’re drowning in fear, racing thoughts or a pounding heart. You may notice your chest tightening and your hands trembling. You may have trouble remembering what you were doing just...
Panic attacks can be a bit different from person to person. Most often, they come on suddenly and unexpectedly. They usually involve physical symptoms such as a fast heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, trembling, and sweating or chills. It can be hard to know...
Anxiety affects a lot of people, and for many, it’s getting worse. The American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll in 2024 found that 43% of adults said they felt more anxious than they did the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022....
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