Learn practical, evidence-based steps to manage anxiety so it no longer controls your day.
When Anxiety Feels All-Consuming
Anxiety can show up like a racing heart, restless mind, or constant “what if” thoughts. The instinct is often to fight it—but that can make it worse.
Why Tolerating Anxiety Works Better Than Fighting It
When you allow yourself to experience anxiety without judgment, you give your brain a chance to re-learn: “This feeling isn’t dangerous.” Over time, this reduces the intensity.
Steps Toward Tolerating Anxiety
- Name It – Say to yourself: “This is anxiety.”
- Breathe Into the Feeling – Slow breathing helps shift your body out of fight-or-flight.
- Anchor in the Present – Focus on something tangible: your feet on the floor, the sound in the room.
- Stay Curious – Ask, “What is my anxiety trying to tell me?”
- Take Small Exposure Steps – Slowly face situations you avoid, one manageable step at a time.
You’re More Capable Than Anxiety Wants You to Believe
Anxiety doesn’t have to run the show. You can learn to coexist with it—and still live fully.
If anxiety is taking over your thoughts or holding you back, we can help you build the skills to face it with confidence.