#Existential Anxiety

Reality, Awareness, and the Stress They Bring

Jane Wagner’s line lands as a joke, but it points to an uncomfortable truth: the more accurately someone perceives the world, the more they may feel its weight. In this framing, “reality” isn’t just daily chores—it’s the...

Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom - Søren Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard suggests that anxiety arises from having freedom and choices. When individuals realize the vast possibilities before them, the responsibility of making decisions can create a sense of unease and disorientatio...