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 ...

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 ...

We say “I’m anxious” all the time — but are we really feeling anxiety, or something else? "ChicagoNOW" speaks with Marc ...

Stress is part of everyday life, from work deadlines to family responsibilities. But when the tension does not fade—even when the stressor is gone—it may be a sign of something more serious. Jason ...

We've all felt that inner unease before making a big decision: changing jobs, moving, or even entering into a relationship. This feeling may seem like a hunch, but is it really intuition or is it ...

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 ...