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If you’re living in Utah, whether in Salt Lake City, Ogden, or a quiet corner of the Wasatch Back, you may have noticed a subtle pressure humming in the background of daily life. Do more. Be more. Handle it all, and look good doing it. This cultural current runs deep, and it often leaves people drained, anxious, and unsure why they still feel like something’s missing.

While anxiety impacts millions of people, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue. Some people deal with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), which often means they struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings around the clock without anything specific causing them trouble.

People with trigger-specific anxiety, on the other hand, might not struggle with anxiety all of the time. Certain events, situations, or even people can trigger their anxiety and make it feel nearly impossible to be around whatever is causing such intense symptoms.

Let’s take a closer look at the differences between generalized anxiety and trigger-specific anxiety. Recognizing these differences and the signs of both can help you learn more about why you might be dealing with anxiety, and what you can do to start your healing journey.

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Anxiety tends to be fueled by the “what ifs” in life, and that includes questions that arise from things that haven’t happened yet.

This is often referred to as anticipatory anxiety. If you feel a sense of worry or dread about a future event, it can cause you to become anxious before that situation arrives. There’s a difference between feeling nervous about something and letting your negative thoughts cause mental turmoil.

Let’s take a closer look at what anticipatory anxiety looks like and strategies you can use to overcome it.

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