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When You’re Always “On” and Never Yourself

July 15, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

You handle it. Whatever “it” is this week — the project that’s behind, the family member who only calls when something’s wrong, the friend group that needs someone to make the plans — you handle […]

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Is ChatGPT a Good Therapist? What AI Can—and Can’t—Do

July 13, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

If you’ve typed a worry into ChatGPT at 1 a.m. and felt a little calmer afterward, you’re not imagining it. AI chatbots can genuinely feel supportive — they respond instantly, they never seem annoyed, and […]

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5 Tips For Coping With a Panic Attack When Driving

July 8, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

You’re cruising down Lake Shore Drive on a beautiful Chicago morning when suddenly your chest tightens. Your heart starts racing. Your hands grip the steering wheel as sweat beads on your forehead. You wonder if […]

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Struggling with Self-Esteem in Chicago?

July 7, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

If you constantly question your own worth, second-guess decisions you’re qualified to make, or brace yourself for criticism that hasn’t happened yet, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone. Low self-esteem is one […]

What Is Commitment Phobia?

July 6, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Commitment Phobia: A Closer Look As an anxiety therapist in Chicago, I often hear people express frustrations about partners who seem unwilling or unable to fully commit. “Why won’t they take the next step?” “Why […]

Dating Anxiety: Why Dating Feels So Stressful

July 6, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Dating Anxiety: Why Dating Can Feel So Stressful Dating is supposed to feel exciting, hopeful, and maybe even fun. But for many people, it feels more like a high-pressure performance. You might overthink every message […]

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The Science of EMDR: A Neurological Reset for Chicago Professionals Facing Burnout

July 1, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Chicago is a city of high performance. Whether you are navigating the fast-paced financial world in the Loop, managing a creative agency in Wicker Park, or balancing a demanding healthcare career near Northwestern Memorial, the […]

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LGBTQ Depression & Anxiety: Causes, Data & What Helps

July 1, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. But they are not evenly distributed. Decades of research — and a wave of large, recent national surveys — […]