A degree of anxiety is normal. It serves to avoid danger or get us motivated to act. For instance, before a big speech or exam, it would be unnatural not to feel some effects—racing pulse, dry mouth, sweaty palms, and. shallow breathing. But when anxiety becomes too frequent or intense, the ever-present vigilance reduces life. You may have begun with understandable worries—money, health, work, relationships—only to find your thoughts spiralling beyond proportion. Or perhaps there’s no clear origin at all, just a constant sense of being tense, wired, or on edge. The accompanying thoughts can feel chaotic—rapid, repetitive, and hard to switch off. You may notice yourself scanning for threats, second-guessing your decisions, or feeling strangely exposed in everyday situations.