ANXIETY: It's perfectly normal to feel anxious when uncertain
Take comfort in knowing it's okay to experience these emotions and try to be kind to yourself during these times.
Anxiety happens when the brain gets caught in repetitive cycles of anxious thoughts, rumination, and worry. These patterns feed into each other, creating unhelpful thought loops that keep anxiety going.
Occasional anxiety, especially concerning specific issues, is entirely normal; everyone experiences it from time to time. But when anxiety becomes intense and traps you into a cycle of feeling overwhelmed, constantly on edge, or exhausted even by small tasks, it can be very tough. It may lead to frustration, self-criticism, racing thoughts, trouble focusing, and other physical sensations that can be quite upsetting. If these feelings occur frequently and are hard to manage, they could lead to social withdrawal and disrupt your ability to enjoy life, work, and relationships. Remember, you're not alone, and many people share these feelings, and help is available if needed. I use Psychoeducation to break the cycle by helping you recognize automatic negative thoughts and their triggers. I also employ therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you understand how worries operate in your brain, identify patterns and behaviors that cause suffering, and reshape thought patterns that keep you stuck.