Melissa RodriguezMarriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Anxiety has a way of quietly taking over your thoughts, your body, your relationships, and your sense of confidence. You may find yourself constantly on edge, overthinking everything you say or do, or feeling overwhelmed by worries that don’t seem to turn off. For children and teens, anxiety can show up as meltdowns, avoidance, perfectionism, irritability, or physical complaints like stomachaches or headaches. For adults, it can look like chronic stress, racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, people-pleasing, or feeling stuck despite “doing all the right things.” If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not broken and you’re not alone.