Why Does Anxiety Feel So Intense and Hard to Control?
If you’re someone who feels anxiety building and immediately thinks, “I need this to stop right now,” you’re not alone.
Most people I work with aren’t just struggling with anxiety itself—they’re exhausted from trying to outrun it, quiet it, or make it go away as fast as possible.
And it makes so much sense.
When caring for others starts to feel heavy, draining, or emotionally exhausting, it may be compassion fatigue—not a personal failure. This blog explores what compassion fatigue is, why it happens, and what to do about compassion fatigue in gentle, sustainable ways that support your nervous system. You deserve care, too.
You’re probably here because you’ve been scrolling through therapist profiles, trying to find the one that feels right. Maybe you’re wondering if therapy is really for you. You might even be telling yourself, “My life is good — why do … Read More
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