What does anxiety feel like to you? Here are a few descriptions I have heard over the years: From the literal: Queasy Revved up On edge Worried To the metaphorical: Like a pit in my stomach Like an ...

Anxiety is extremely common, as are anxious periods. The question is the severity of the anxiety (i.e., how disruptive it is to your daily life), whether you feel it all the time, and how long it's ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Still, so many people struggle with it. In 2024, 43 percent of adults said they’re feeling more anxious ...

You’re feeling on edge, your sleep is off, and your thoughts are racing. Is it just a stressful week, or something deeper? Stress and anxiety share many symptoms, but they’re not the same thing—and ...

First, let me start by stating that I am not offering advice to those who are living with mental illness. This post is offered to those of us who occasionally notice that we are feeling anxious or ...

Whether it's through small assignments or big presentations, we can all agree that experiencing fear or anxiety is a no-go. But did you know that there was a key difference between the two? In the ...

For some, the day doesn’t begin until the first cup of coffee. But for others, that ritual—famous for bringing focus and energy—can cause a racing heart, jittery hands, and a vague sense of dread that ...

WHEN YOU FEEL overwhelmed or worried about something, you probably don’t stop to figure out about whether you’re stressed or anxious. Both feelings are common and can affect your daily life—but ...

According to the American Psychiatric Association, about 43% of adults say they feel more anxious than they did the previous year. Over 50% say stress is the lifestyle factor that has the biggest ...