Most people who experience anxiety know what it feels like: the racing heart, the tightening chest, the mind that won't stop rehearsing worst-case scenarios. What is less often understood is where anxiety actually comes from, and why some people seem far more prone to it than others. This article explores the origins and different forms of anxiety, drawing on both clinical and psychological frameworks, to help make sense of an experience that can often feel bewildering and un

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If anxiety has ever made you cancel plans, rehearse conversations for hours, or lie awake running through worst-case scenarios, you'll know it isn't just about feeling worried. Anxiety is a full-body experience: racing heart, tight chest, a mind that won't switch off, and it can quietly reorganise your entire life around avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most extensively researched treatments for anxiety, and for good reason. It offers a structured,

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