It’s normal to feel anxious, nervous, or worried at times. Anxiety is your body’s fight or flight response kicking in that can cause the physical feelings we think of as anxiety, things like: sweaty palms, a racing heartbeat, butterflies in your stomach or nausea, trouble concentrating, and having a sense of danger or doom. While these feelings can be uncomfortable, they serve the purpose of bringing your attention to something happening in an effort to keep you safe (even if it sometimes may feel more harmful than helpful).
If anxiety is more than a temporary feeling for you, it is time to seek support. This could look like anxiety getting in the way of daily activities such as your schooling, relationships, and enjoyment of other activities.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please reach out for help.
Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call 988 or Chat Online (also available for mental health crises, relationship issues, etc.)
- Teen Link: If you’re under 21, you can call Teen Link at 866-TEENLINK (866-833-6546) and ask to talk to a peer.
- Emergencies: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room/hospital.
