Anticipatory anxiety involves intense worry before stressful events happen. Learn more about what it can look like and options for treatment.

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When anxiety hits, your mind can feel like it’s racing out of control. Your thoughts spiral, your heart pounds, your nervous system goes into high alert, and you feel disconnected from the present ...

In some ways, cognitive distortions are faulty filters. They twist how you see yourself, other people, and situations. The tricky part is they happen automatically, often without you even realizing it ...

Struggling with sleep problems is a very common experience. About 10% of adults deal with insomnia, and another 20% have trouble sleeping at least occasionally. The good news is that several effective ...

Rumination is more than just overthinking. It’s a specific pattern where you repeatedly focus on distress or negative events, dwelling on their causes and consequences. 1 Rumination is challenging ...

The acute stress disorder timeframe is specific: Symptoms and diagnosis occur between three days and four weeks after a traumatic event. This short window helps doctors and therapists identify people ...

Have you ever walked into a room and felt certain you’ve experienced that exact moment before? The lighting, the sounds, even the conversation—all of it feels strangely familiar, even though you know ...

Secure attachment is one of the four attachment styles that shape how we connect with others throughout our lives. Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby, helps us understand how early ...

Getting rejected stings. Whether it’s a pass on a potential date, a declined job application, or a friend who can’t hang out, rejection triggers real emotional pain. 1 For some people, the fear of ...

Do you find yourself saying yes to every request, even when you’re already overwhelmed? Do you avoid expressing your true feelings to keep others happy? If this sounds familiar, you might be a people ...

Everyone daydreams. For most people, these quick mental breaks are normal and sometimes even helpful. But for some, daydreaming can be a serious problem. Maladaptive daydreaming happens when a person ...