by The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders | Aug 25, 2026 | Anxiety Disorders
A lot of people ask some version of the same question: Am I just overthinking everything, or is this actually anxiety? It is a fair question, and it is not always easy to answer from the inside. Both can involve mental loops, second-guessing, replaying conversations,...
by The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders | Aug 18, 2026 | Anxiety Disorders
Reassurance can feel helpful in the moment. You feel anxious, ask someone if everything is okay, hear the answer you hoped for, and your body finally relaxes. For a few minutes, the worry quiets down. The problem is that for many people with anxiety, the relief does...
by The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders | Aug 11, 2026 | Anxiety Disorders
Back-to-school season does not only affect children. It can stir up a lot in parents too. Even when you are excited for your child, you may also notice tension in your chest, trouble sleeping, a shorter temper, racing thoughts, or that familiar Sunday-night dread that...
by The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders | Jul 14, 2026 | Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety rarely asks for permission before it starts shaping your life. At first, it may seem small. You skip one social event because you feel overwhelmed. You put off one difficult phone call. You take the easier route, avoid the crowded place, or tell yourself you...
by The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders | Jun 9, 2026 | Anxiety Disorders, General Anxiety
When you live with anxiety, it can be hard to tell whether you are protecting your well-being or letting fear make your decisions. Maybe you cancel plans and call it self-care. Maybe you avoid a hard conversation because you tell yourself you are setting a healthy...