03/23/2026
Anxiety is like a radar that scans for storms and sometimes mistakes clouds for hurricanes.
Our brains are designed to keep us alive. The amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for detecting threats, prioritizes survival over accuracy. That means it can trigger anxiety even when the actual risk is low.
Sometimes your mind reacts as if there’s a fire… when it’s really just burnt toast.
With practice, you can learn to pause, check the facts, and respond with more clarity.