Let’s Talk About: Anxiety

Your brain is trying to protect you…but overshooting.

Anxiety isn’t the problem. It’s a signal: this matters to me.

So now…

Sending a text = threat

Setting a boundary = .threat.

Being perceived = threat.

Anxiety says: “avoid it”. and you feel better… briefly.  But your avoidance teaches your brain: “yeah, that WAS dangerous”. 

Try this instead: “this is uncomfortatable, not unsafe”. 

You can feel anxious and still choose your life

It’s common for anxiety to feel more noticeable after sessions where you’ve talked about it or begun approaching things you might usually avoid. This doesn’t mean something is wrong—it often means your nervous system is adjusting to doing something different.

A few things to try today:
• Notice when anxiety shows up and name it (“this is anxiety”)
• Gently continue with what you were doing rather than avoiding, if it feels manageable
• Use a grounding statement like: “this is uncomfortable, not unsafe”
• Focus on small, doable steps rather than big changes

If anxiety feels more intense, try slowing things down—take a few steady breaths, orient to your surroundings, and remind yourself that the feeling will pass.

If anything feels significantly worse, or you’re unsure how to manage what’s coming up, please reach out to the office. We’re here to support you.

Take care of yourselves today.