Am I Burned Out Or Do I Have Bad Anxiety?

May 12, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Burnout or Anxiety: A Closer Look We’ve all been there: running on fumes, dragging ourselves out of bed, and staring at the computer screen wondering how we’ll get through the day. In a city like […]

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10 Reasons Work Burnout Is Worse Than Ever

May 12, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

There’s a version of the burnout conversation that goes like this: every generation thinks they have it harder than the last. And sure, there’s something to that. Stress is not a new human invention. But […]

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High-Functioning Anxiety and Alcohol

May 10, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Picture the scene: It’s 6:15 on a Thursday evening, somewhere in the stretch between the West Loop and River North. The pitch just went well, the client is happy, and someone from the team Slacks […]

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When Worry Takes Over: GAD Treatment Options in Andersonville

May 8, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

The late afternoon sun filters through the windows of a café on Clark Street, and you’re sitting with a friend who’s chatting about weekend plans. But you’re only half-listening. Your mind is already three steps […]

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Stress, Anxiety or Depression? How To Tell The Difference

May 4, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

You’ve been feeling off for weeks. Exhausted, on edge, maybe a little hopeless — but you can’t quite put your finger on what’s actually wrong. Is it stress from work? Are you depressed? Or is […]

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Imposter Syndrome – How Therapy Helps When You Feel Fake

April 11, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Imposter Syndrome: A Closer Look Imposter Syndrome is a common psychological phenomenon that affects people from all walks of life, regardless of their accomplishments or abilities. It is characterized by persistent feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, […]

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When Anxiety Is Actually Trauma: A Chicago CBT Therapist Explains

April 6, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

You’ve read the articles. You’ve tried the breathing exercises. Maybe you’ve even done a round of therapy. And yet — the anxiety is still there. Constant. Exhausting. Confusing. If that sounds familiar, here’s something I […]

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How Online Therapy Helps with Depression & Anxiety in Chicago

February 3, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Every winter in Chicago has the same quiet plot twist. The days shrink, the skies settle into that familiar steel gray, and ordinary tasks—answering emails, showing up to dinner plans, even getting out of bed—start […]

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The Big Law Burnout: Why ‘Billable Hour’ Culture Breeds Maladaptive Perfectionism

January 5, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

It’s 11:47 PM on a Tuesday. You’re still at your desk on the 42nd floor overlooking the Loop, the city lights stretching toward Lake Michigan. You’ve reviewed the same contract paragraph seventeen times. The language […]

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Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Chicago: Comprehensive Guide

December 28, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Living with anxiety or depression in Chicago presents unique challenges. If you’re among the 38.5% of Illinois adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression, you’re facing environmental stressors that intensify mental health struggles. Between the […]