Anxiety isn’t always about surface-level stressors. It can stem from something much deeper. Existential psychology suggests that anxiety often arises from our relationship with four universal givens: death, isolation, freedom & responsibility, and meaning. While these themes are part of being human, our personal and ancestral histories shape how we relate to them. This article explores how existential anxiety manifests in everyday life, why it can feel so persistent, and how facing it can actually lead to greater clarity, authenticity, and personal freedom.

What is generational trauma? Generational trauma, also known as intergenerational or transgenerational trauma, refers to the effects that are passed down through generations within a family or a community that has experienced significant and traumatic stressors. This...