When Summer Workouts Start to Feel Heavy Preseason is supposed to feel exciting: new chances, new teams, fresh gear, fresh goals, etc.! But for many teen athletes around Raleigh, Cary, and Apex, the first open gym or summer workout brings something else too: a fast heartbeat, tight lungs, or a knot in the stomach that …
Finding steady ground when anxiety takes over Teen anxiety can creep into a family’s life in quiet, everyday ways. A teen who used to bounce out the door now freezes before school. Homework takes hours because it has to be “just right.” Club sports and travel teams that once felt fun now feel like pressure. …
Learn key signs your teen may need teen anxiety therapy in Apex, NC, plus practical ways to support them and know when to seek help.
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...My mind loves worst-case scenarios. And yours might too. Our brains are hard-wired to protect us, which means they are hard-wired to look out for danger and worst-case scenarios. Anxious brains are constantly scanning the environment for people, situations, and things that could be dangerous and jumping to “what if” scenarios. Because of this, anxiety can easily spiral out of control.
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...Anxious brains are pesky. They jump around from thought to thought, sometimes so quickly we don’t even notice we are spiraling. They tell us we aren’t good enough, smart enough, or wealthy enough. They tell us that the worst-case scenario is around the corner.
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