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It’s normal to feel nervous before a big meeting, replay a conversation in your head, or worry about something important. These moments are part of being human. Our brains are wired to notice potential problems and keep us safe. However, when those worries start to take over, when you can’t turn your mind off, or your body always feels tense, then it might be more than just everyday stress. Everyday Worry vs. Anxiety Everyday worry tends to: Come and go depending on what’s h

If you’ve always been the one taking care of everyone else (i.e., the friend who checks in, the partner who anticipates needs, the coworker who can’t say no) you might be carrying what therapists call a caretaker role . It often looks like kindness and selflessness on the surface, but underneath, it can come with exhaustion, resentment, or a quiet sense of never being enough. Where People Pleasing Really Begins Many caretakers learned early on that love and safety came from b