Does It Feel Like Your Mind Never Stops?
If you're living with anxiety, you know firsthand that it's not just about "being a worrier." It's a full-body, full-life experience that can quietly weave itself into everything, from how you think to how you breathe to how you move through the world. It’s the steady hum in the background that rarely quiets down. One of the most difficult things is the ongoing, often unexplainable feeling that something is about to go wrong. Even when things are objectively okay, your mind and body remain braced, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
You might find it nearly impossible to rest, to slow down, or to be fully present. Your mind races through to-do lists, past conversations, and future scenarios, trying to prepare for every possible outcome. It may feel like you’re constantly on alert, second-guessing your choices, or analyzing whether you said the “right” thing. And even when you’re doing well, there’s that inner voice reminding you not to trust it because something could happen if you are not paying attention.
You’re Always “Fine”… But Secretly Suffering
Perhaps the most painful part of anxiety is how invisible it can be. On the outside, you might seem composed, organized, and even thriving. You show up for work, keep up with responsibilities, and smile when you need to. You’ve likely become incredibly skilled at functioning through the discomfort, pushing through the tension, and holding it all together because you’ve had to. Maybe people even praise you for how reliable or resilient you are, unaware that underneath that calm surface is a mind that rarely quiets and a body carrying the weight of constant pressure.
Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head—It’s in Your Body Too
Anxiety isn’t simply a mental or emotional experience, it’s deeply physical. While racing thoughts and worries may dominate your inner dialogue, your body is often the first and loudest voice of anxiety. You might feel it as tightness in your chest, tension in your jaw or shoulders, a churning stomach, or a sudden surge of restlessness that makes it hard to sit still. For some, it shows up as chronic fatigue, headaches, or difficulty sleeping. For others, it’s a racing heart, shallow breath, or a persistent sense of being “on edge” for no obvious reason.
These are not imagined symptoms. They are the body’s way of signaling that your nervous system is activated, often in a prolonged state of fight, flight, or freeze. When your system perceives a threat, whether real or remembered, it mobilizes for protection. The problem is, for many people, the nervous system gets stuck in overdrive. This means the body stays braced for danger even when there’s no immediate threat.
Over time, this constant state of hypervigilance becomes the new normal. You might not even notice how much effort your body is using just to get through the day. This persistent state of dysregulation takes a toll and erodes your sense of safety, disrupts your ability to rest or connect, and makes it harder to trust yourself or others.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, you’re not alone!
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, affecting about 1 in 5 adults each year, and nearly 1 in 3 over a lifetime. It’s especially common in young adulthood, when life is full of transitions, uncertainty, and pressure. People ages 18 to 25 experience the highest rates, with more than 30% reporting anxiety annually, and nearly 60% of college students say they’ve felt overwhelming anxiety in the past year.
Anxiety is also widespread among new parents, though it often goes unspoken. Up to 20% of mothers experience postpartum anxiety, and nearly 25% during pregnancy. Fathers and partners are affected, too, especially when one parent is already struggling. The shift into parenthood can overwhelm even the most prepared nervous system.
Anxiety Therapy Can Help!
Anxiety therapy is about more than managing symptoms, it’s about gently uncovering what’s happening underneath. Rather than simply trying to “get rid of” anxiety, therapy invites you to get curious without judgment about it: Why is this showing up? What is it trying to protect? What does it want for me? Often, anxiety is a signal that something in us feels unsafe and responds accordingly.
When anxiety is active, it can lead to patterns of overthinking, avoidance, self-doubt, and physical tension. You might feel stuck in your head or disconnected from your body, constantly bracing for what could go wrong. Therapy helps interrupt those cycles, not by force, but by building new inner pathways of regulation, trust, and resilience.
Common Fears About Starting Therapy for Anxiety
“What if I say the wrong thing?”
Many people worry they won’t know how to talk about their experience or that they'll be judged for how they express themselves. In therapy, there’s no right or wrong way to begin, you get to go at your own pace.
“What if my anxiety gets worse before it gets better?”
This is a valid concern. Exploring anxiety can stir things up, but we’ll move slowly and gently. You’ll have support each step of the way, and we’ll focus on building safety and regulation first.
“What if I’m too anxious to even start?”
Anxiety often tries to protect us from the unknown, and starting therapy is a big unknown. Just reaching out is a courageous first step. You don’t need to feel “ready” to begin, just willing.
“What if I find out something is really wrong with me?”
It’s common to fear what you might uncover in therapy. But most people discover that what feels “wrong” is actually a wise, protective part of them that developed for a reason, and now just needs support.
“What if I can’t be helped?”
When you’ve been stuck in anxiety for a long time, it’s easy to feel hopeless. Therapy is not about fixing you, it’s about walking with you, helping you reconnect with the parts of you that already know how to heal.
A Compassionate Approach to Anxiety
Using gentle, body-based practices like mindfulness and Somatic Experiencing, we begin to notice how anxiety shows up in your body, in your breath, your muscles, your posture, and create space to respond with care instead of urgency.
Through Inner Relationship Focusing, we turn toward the overwhelmed parts of you with curiosity and compassion, helping them feel seen and supported rather than silenced. And with cognitive reframing, we gently challenge the thought loops that fuel anxiety, creating new, more grounded ways of relating to yourself and the world around you.
Most importantly, anxiety therapy offers a space where you can show up exactly as you are, no pressure to explain, perform, or “fix” anything. Healing unfolds in presence and patience, where each part of you is met with care and compassion, one moment at a time.
Take the First Step: Healing at Your Own Pace
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Anxiety Therapy, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your healing journey. Schedule a Consultation. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation, OR if you have any questions, send a message through my Contact Form.