Anxious people are often the most empathetic. Their nervous systems scan for safety, not just for themselves—but for everyone around them.
—MHN Editorial
What’s often called “overthinking” is actually hyper-awareness. This quote reframes anxiety not as a flaw, but as a nervous system attuned to others—an evolved form of relational intelligence shaped by survival.
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