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Signs of Generalized Anxiety:
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Anxiety is a normal part of life, and feeling nervous from time to time—like before a big test—can even be helpful, motivating teens to prepare and stay focused.
However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can start to interfere with a teen’s health, well-being, and daily functioning. Anxiety shows up in many forms, such as panic attacks or generalized anxiety. Sometimes it's experienced as racing thoughts or constant worry, and other times it manifests physically through the nervous system. Symptoms like a rapid heartbeat, dizziness, sweating, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in the arms and legs, and dry mouth can feel scary and difficult to manage. It can also be confusing for teens to recognize how intrusive or repetitive thoughts can worsen these physical symptoms and increase distress. Today’s teenagers face immense pressure—academic demands, family expectations, social and romantic dynamics, and the drive to succeed in extracurricular activities like sports and clubs. In trying to cope, some teens may turn to unhelpful or even harmful strategies that offer temporary relief but ultimately hinder their emotional growth and development. At the Bay Area Center for Adolescents, we help teens learn healthier, more effective ways to cope with anxiety. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we support adolescents in understanding their anxiety, gaining tools to manage it, and finding relief that is empowering and life-affirming. |
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