Anxiety is defined as a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. For people with anxiety disorders, the fear is not temporary and can be overwhelming.
Anxiety & Stress Resources
All Resources listed below have been sourced from The Crisis Text Line, which can be found here:
Resources for All Ages
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
For: Adults, Youth | Website | Informative/Interactive
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching people strategies to help them live their best and most productive life. DBT is often used to help people with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorders, addictions, eating disorders, and PTSD.
Homeless Shelter Directory
For: Adults, Elderly, Youth | Directory | Informative
Provides a national directory of homeless shelters, dental/medical clinics, rent assistance, relief organizations, women’s shelters, soup kitchens, food banks, etc., for people experiencing homelessness or housing/food insecurity.
Resources for Adults and Teens
Learn More About Anxiety and Stress
What does anxiety feel like?
The symptoms are very different for everyone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, some symptoms can include:
- Chest pain
- Hyperactivity
- Trouble sleeping
- Shortness of breath
- High blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Muscle tension
What are the types of anxiety?
According to the American Psychiatric Association, the most common anxiety disorders are:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder: excessive worry that is disproportionate to normal anxiousness around upcoming life events (such as work or school.)
- Social Anxiety Disorder: intense fear of social interactions, making it hard to go out, make friends, or interact with others.
- Panic Disorder: recurrent panic attacks that cause someone to change their behavior in order to avoid having them. Panic attacks are an intense physical reaction to fear often causing an accelerated heart rate, sweating, and difficulty breathing.
How can I lower my anxiety?
Explore Crisis Text Line’s resources for anxiety above (hyperlink to resources above). Here are some other ways that may help to alleviate your anxiety:
- Relaxation techniques
- Deep breaths
- Physical activity
- Join a support group
Learn more about anxiety and depression
You don’t have to navigate overwhelming feelings alone. If you or someone you know is feeling stressed or anxious, we’re here to talk. Simply text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a live volunteer Crisis Counselor, 100% free and confidential.