Anxiety

Anxiety can make you feel alone and embarrassed, leading you to avoid activities you usually enjoy.  People with anxiety disorders often want control and feel uncomfortable when they cannot manage a situation. It’s difficult to avoid these moments, and we can’t control everything in life.

 Anxiety can also cause irrational thoughts that feel real, even if you know they aren’t true.  Your anxiety builds up over time in the brain. It learns what to fear to keep you safe, sometimes shutting down other functions in your body. Repeated exposure to stressful events can trigger anxiety, connecting neurons in your brain. Over time, “what fires together, wires together.” 

 Recognizing your anxiety and understanding where it comes from can help you regain control, allowing you to enjoy life without constant worry.