Living with anxiety: Why it feels overwhelming and what can help.

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people look for therapy. It can show up in different ways: racing thoughts, a constant sense of unease, difficulty sleeping, or a feeling of being “on edge” even when nothing obvious is wrong. For some, anxiety is tied to specific situations like work, relationships, or social events. For others, it feels ever-present. A background hum that never really goes away.

If you’re struggling with anxiety, you may know how exhausting it can be. Even simple things can start to feel overwhelming, leaving you frustrated with yourself and disconnected from the life you want to live.

Why anxiety feels so powerful

Anxiety is part of being humam. It’s our body’s natural way of protecting us from threat. But when it becomes overactive, it can take on a life of its own. You might notice:

• Difficulty switching off or relaxing

• Overthinking or replaying situations in your head

• Tension in the body, headaches or stomach issues

• Avoiding things you’d usually want to do

• Feeling disconnected from yourself or others

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This isn’t a sign of weakness or something you should “just get over.” Anxiety often develops as a response to stress, past experiences, or patterns we’ve learned over time.

How therapy can help with anxiety

Therapy provides a safe and steady space to understand your anxiety more deeply. Instead of trying to push it away or fight it, we can begin to explore what’s behind it and what it might be telling you. Together, we might look at:

• The thoughts and patterns that keep anxiety going

• The links between past experiences and how you feel now

• Building a kinder and more compassionate relationship with yourself

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In time, therapy can bring relief, greater self-understanding, and a sense of freedom from the grip of anxiety.

Beginning the conversation

If anxiety is affecting your daily life, you don’t have to face it on your own. Reaching out for support is often the first step towards change.

I offer therapy for anxiety in London, as well as online sessions across the UK. If you’d like to explore working together, please do get in touch. I’ll be glad to hear from you.

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