Living with a chronic illness comes with enough baggage—doctor visits, tests, meds, flare-ups. But no one really talks about the constant *what ifs* that creep in. That slow but steady thrum of fear that shadows every symptom flare or unexpected ache. That, my friend, is **chronic illness anxiety**, and it’s not just in your head….
One morning I woke up, stretched, looked out the window—and there it was again. That elusive dark speck drifting across my vision like a gnat I could never swat. I blinked, rubbed my eyes, but it just danced around like it owned the place. It wasn’t the first time either. After weeks of pretending it…
Right after my retinal laser treatment, I thought I was in the clear. Vision saved, problem solved. But within days, strange specks and shadowy strings began floating through my sight—like tiny cobwebs drifting around. I blinked, I rubbed my eyes, I even tried convincing myself it was just dust. But nope—those floaters were here to…
If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing control when trying to cut back on a medication, you’re not alone. Drug withdrawal anxiety is one of those things that sounds simple on paper—stop the meds, feel a little off, then bounce back. But if you’ve lived through it, you know it’s rarely that tidy. I’ve personally…
It started for me as a tiny speck drifting in my line of sight during a sunny morning jog. I blinked, looked around, even rubbed my eyes. Still there. What seemed like a harmless floater ended up revealing something more serious—something most people ignore until it’s almost too late: retinal holes. If you’re seeing floaters…
I never really thought much about the dark specks drifting across my vision—until they started to stick around. You know that feeling when you rub your eyes and see shadows or lines dancing for a second? These weren’t like that. They lingered. At first, I shrugged them off as just floaters, but when things began…
If you’ve ever noticed strange little specks, cobwebs, or stringy shapes drifting through your vision, you’re not alone. I remember the first time it happened to me — a dark spot hovered in my sight like a gnat that just wouldn’t go away. It turns out, what I was seeing were eye floaters. But what…
If you’re like me, you probably start your day with a steaming cup of coffee. It’s comforting, energizing, and honestly, a bit of a ritual. But here’s the kicker—while I used to rely on caffeine to kickstart my mornings, I never realized just how much it was quietly ramping up my anxiety. It took me…
Ever found yourself suddenly drenched in sweat, your palms clammy, your shirt sticking to your back, and your heart pounding — all without lifting a finger? I have. And no, it wasn’t during a workout or on a hot summer day. It happened while I was standing completely still, in a grocery store line, minding…