Panic attacks tend to show up uninvited. One moment you’re standing in line at the grocery store or scrolling your phone on the couch, and the next your chest tightens, your breathing gets shallow, and your thoughts sprint out of control.

Anxiety doesn’t always burst through the door. Most of the time, it slips in quietly. Maybe your sleep is off. Maybe your fuse is shorter than usual. Or maybe everything just feels a little too much, all at once.

We have all dealt with negative thoughts that run on repeat at one point or another throughout our lifetime: “I'm not good enough,” “Everything will go wrong,” or “Why do I even bother?”

Dating can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially in the early stages of getting to know someone. For many people, the excitement that comes along with a new connection is often paired with a wave of anxiety.

Women are more likely to experience anxiety compared to men. But why exactly does this happen? Biological, psychological, and societal factors can play a role in the development of anxiety in women.

The way we experience emotions has a major impact on our lives. When we struggle to regulate our emotions, it can lead to impulsive behavior, mood swings, and difficulty calming down after an emotionally intense event.