Written by Emily Perry , Clinical Social Work Intern at TKCC Sometimes it starts as something small. A tight chest you can’t quite explain.A headache that shows up at the same time every day. A level of fatigue that doesn’t match your schedule. Nothing dramatic. Nothing urgent. Just enough to notice… and move past. Until it keeps happening. It’s easy to assume your body is overreacting. Or that it’s just stress, hormones, or a busy season. But what if your body is actually be

Written by Bianca Thompson , Clinical Social Work Intern at TKCC We often imagine a mental health “crisis” as an explosion — a breakdown in the middle of a grocery store or a cinematic moment of despair. The reality of emotional overwhelm is often much quieter. It does not always arrive with a bang, but more like a rising tide. Because the build-up is gradual, it is incredibly easy to dismiss the warning signs as a “busy week” or “just getting older.” However, recognizing the

Written by Bianca Thompson , Clinical Social Work Intern at TKCC An emotional crisis isn’t always a dramatic explosion, but it often feels quiet and internally fracturing. The crisis occurs when your usual internal resources and coping mechanisms are overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or exhaustion. Everyone’s nervous system is wired differently, so an emotional crisis can manifest in several distinct ways. Being able to recognize the signs is vital. The spiral mind can feel like

Written by Danielle Reeves , LMFT Anxiety doesn't always manifest as rapid heart rates, nervousness, or sweaty palms. High functioning anxiety tends to appear in more subtle ways. If you're a high achiever who often overthinks, performs well under pressure yet procrastinates, possesses capability but lacks self-belief, or is driven and ambitious while fearing failure, you may be experiencing high functioning anxiety. There’s hope! Here are some strategies for managing and cop