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    Category: Anxiety

    Why Social Anxiety Feels So Intense (and What’s Really Happening in Your Brain)

    For many people, social situations are everyday moments—introducing yourself, speaking up in class, joining a group conversation, or replying to a message. But for people…

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    Johan Lammers, MSc September 11, 2025

    Choosing Therapy Options for Anxiety

    Understanding different therapeutic approaches helps you choose the right support for your anxiety. Choosing therapy can feel confusing—there are many different methods, each suited to…

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    Understanding the Anxiety Cycle: Why Worry Feeds Itself

    Anxiety can feel as though it appears out of nowhere, but repeated anxiety often follows a recognizable pattern. Something creates uncertainty or feels threatening, your…

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    Table of Contents

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    • 🔄 What Is the Anxiety Cycle?
    • 🔁 Why Short-Term Relief Can Create Long-Term Anxiety
    • 💭 Where Worry Fits Into the Cycle
    • 🔍 Problem-Solving vs Worry
    • ❓ Why Uncertainty Is Such Powerful Fuel for Anxiety
    • ⚡ How ADHD Can Change the Anxiety Cycle
    • ♾️ How Autism Can Change the Anxiety Cycle
    • 🔀 AuDHD Can Create Conflicting Anxiety Loops
    • 🎧 When the Anxiety Cycle Is Actually a Load Cycle
    • 🫂 Reassurance Can Become Part of the Cycle
    • ✅ Checking Can Become Part of the Cycle
    • 🎯 Perfectionism Can Also Be a Safety Strategy
    • 🧩 How to Map Your Own Anxiety Cycle
    • 🛠️ How to Interrupt the Anxiety Cycle
    • 🪞 Reflection Questions
    • 🌱 Conclusion
    • 🧭 Where to Go Next
    • 📚 References
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