Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy, but it doesn't look the same for everyone. For some, it's constant worry that never seems to quiet down. For some, it shows up as racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing, physical tension, panic attacks, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities. 

Anxiety can look like:

• Nervousness, restlessness, or being tense
• Feelings of danger, panic, or dread
• Rapid breathing or hyperventilation
• Increased or heavy sweating
• Trembling or muscle twitching
• Weakness or lethargy
• Difficulty focusing or thinking clearly about anything other than the thing you’re worried about
• Insomnia
• Obsessions about certain ideas; a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Anxiety surrounding a particular life event or experience that has occurred in the past; a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder

Therapy can help you better understand the factors contributing to anxiety, develop practical strategies to manage it, and build the confidence to respond differently when anxiety shows up.