Anxiety attacks can catch you off guard at the most inopportune moments. You might become overcome with anxiety when you’re at a party with a friend, while you’re presenting a report at work, or while driving. In the past, activities like these might not have made you feel particularly anxious. But lately, any mildly stressful situation can send you spiraling, even if you know that you’re perfectly safe. If you’re tired of dealing with anxiety attacks, it’s worth investigating the potential root causes. Certain risk factors can make you more susceptible to anxiety attacks. Here are a few common causes of anxiety attacks that might be interfering with your quality of life.

Maybe you’ve been questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity for a while now. You know that you’re different from your peers, and whether you’ve gotten comfortable with a specific label or not, you want to open up to your family and friends about who you really are without painful repercussions. This is where therapy can help. Here’s how a therapist can support you throughout the coming out process.