The Connection Between Anxiety and Chronic Uncertainty Anxiety often gets framed as excessive worry or fear that appears “out of nowhere.” But for many people, anxiety isn’t random at all—it’s a natural response to living in a state of ongoing uncertainty. When life feels unpredictable, unstable, or unsafe, the nervous system responds by remaining in a state of high alert. Over time, that constant state of readiness can turn into chronic anxiety. Understanding the relationshi

By Maria Diaz, LMHC-D, LPC, EMDR Certified Therap ist Keep Your Life Under Control! When most people imagine anxiety, they picture something visible: panic attacks, avoidance, or someone who clearly seems overwhelmed. But anxiety doesn’t always look like distress. Sometimes it looks like the colleague who is always prepared. The friend who never misses a deadline. The overachiever who seems to have it “all together.” This quieter version is known as high-functioning anxiety,