Anxiety & Panic

Your brain is doing its job, it’s just working overtime. Anxiety is a natural response to stress or uncertainty, but sometimes it lingers or hits harder than we need it to.

Anxiety is a part of being human, but when it starts to run the show, it can be exhausting. Together, we’ll figure out what’s fueling the anxiety, how to relate to it differently, and how to feel more grounded.

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What is anxiety, really?

Anxiety goes beyond everyday stress; it’s a persistent sense of unease or fear that can affect your mind, body, and relationships. It can take many forms: from mental spiral to full-blown panic.

  • The constant hum of worry, overwhelm, and overthinking. This can look like:

    • Racing thoughts or persistent mental chatter

    • Feeling irritable, on edge, or unable to fully relax

    • Trouble focusing, sleeping, or being present

    • Constant inner tension, even when things seem fine

    • Having a short fuse over small stressors

    • A sense of disconnect, like you’re going through the motions

  • Anxiety that hides behind being capable, organized, and “keeping it all together.” This can look like:

    • Overthinking and constantly second-guessing yourself

    • Difficulty resting, even when you're drained

    • Self-worth tied to achievement or external validation

    • People-pleasing and fear of disappointing others

    • Feeling like you’re managing everything, but still not at ease

    *High-functioning anxiety is often tangled up with perfectionism. If that’s resonating, check out my Perfectionism page for a deeper dive.

  • When anxiety takes over your body and feels like too much, too fast. This can look like:

    • Sudden panic attacks or intense fear that seems to appear out of nowhere

    • Physical symptoms like chest tightness, racing heart, dizziness, or nausea

    • Feeling like you're losing control; a sense of doom

    • Avoiding certain places or situations for fear of triggering panic

    • Worrying about when the next panic episode might strike

  • Because anxiety isn’t always obvious, and it doesn’t always fit in a box. This can look like:

    • Social anxiety or fear of being judged, watched, or evaluated

    • Anxiety around sex, intimacy, or vulnerability

    • Workplace anxiety tied to coworker dynamics, burnout, or imposter syndrome

    • Avoidance of change or discomfort with uncertainty

    • Fear of making the “wrong” decision or needing to get it “just right”

    • Physical symptoms like stomach aches, muscle tightness, or headaches