The Real Reason Anxiety is SO Intense

About this episode

Jessica discusses the reasons why anxiety feels overwhelming and its role in protecting individuals from perceived threats.

Why does your anxiety feel so strong, so persistent, and so much bigger than the things happening in your life? In today’s episode, Jessica breaks down the real reason anxiety feels overwhelming — and it’s not because you’re dramatic, broken, or “overreacting.” Episode Summary You’ll learn how anxiety’s one job — protecting you from supposed threats — explains overthinking, spiraling, tension, and those moments where your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario instantly. Jessica sh...

People in this episode

Host: Jessica

Topics covered

• anxiety
• mental health
• overthinking
• emotional well-being

Keywords

• intense anxiety
• overwhelming feelings
• mental health awareness

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