For individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), anxiety is not just a temporary or situational response to stress. Those affected may find themselves constantly worrying about their own safety or that of a loved one, or have a general sense that something bad is about to happen. Despite their best efforts to calm down and rationalize the situation, these overwhelming feelings can be difficult to control. GAD can affect anyone, even children. Symptoms can vary and range from overthinking

For anyone who needs to hear this today: Your anxiety does not make you weak. This is something I have heard countless times in my practice and I want you to know, the opposite is true. You are stronger than most. Anxiety convinces you you’ll fall apart - but when life actually shows up, you don’t. Think about it. When times are tough, you rise. You cope. You find strength you forgot you had. Your mind fears the future, but your body carries a lifetime of proof that you can handle hard things, b