Ever tried explaining anxiety to someone who’s never really felt it? It’s like describing colors to someone who’s been living in black and white. I’ve been there—sitting across from my partner, fumbling for the right words while my heart races and my mind overthinks every sentence. If you’re wondering how to explain anxiety to a…
Feeling anxious lately? You’re definitely not alone. I’ve been through those days when my mind just wouldn’t shut off — constantly buzzing with “what ifs” and “did I forget something?” thoughts. It wasn’t until I stumbled upon a few hobbies (honestly, by accident) that things began to change. And no, I’m not talking about generic…
Ever since I recovered from a viral infection earlier this year, there’s been this lingering tightness in my back that just wouldn’t quit. I thought it was just me, overthinking it. But after speaking to others and doing a bit of digging, turns out post-viral syndrome and spine stiffness are far more common than we…
So here’s something weird: I never thought I’d be reading up on the Epstein-Barr virus again after college biology. And yet, here I am, a few years older, sitting with an aching back that just wouldn’t quit—and what do I stumble across? A rabbit hole of medical chatter suggesting that back pain might be linked…
I used to think back pain was just something you had to “stretch through.” That was until a few years ago, when post-workout tightness became a daily reality. No matter how much I stretched, foam-rolled, or hit the chiropractor, that deep ache in my lower back stuck around. A friend mentioned trying infrared saunas. I…
I’ll never forget the first time I sat across from someone spiraling into an anxiety attack. I froze—unsure if I should say something, do something, or just sit there. My mind raced as much as theirs seemed to. If you’ve ever found yourself in a similar situation, knowing *what not to do* can be just…
Last year, I was convinced something was deeply wrong with my body. Heart palpitations, dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath—you name it. I bounced between doctors and specialists, had every scan and test under the sun. Everything came back “normal.” The frustration was overwhelming until someone finally asked me: “Have you considered that this might…
Last year, I made a simple New Year’s resolution: cut back on sugar. I wasn’t even thinking about my anxiety at the time—just tired of the energy crashes and late-night cravings. But what I didn’t expect was how that one change would impact my mental health. Within weeks, my racing thoughts at bedtime and random…
I was feeding my fish the other night—just your average evening in front of my 55-gallon tank, nothing out of the ordinary. But then, I noticed something weird. Little shadowy specks and thread-like strands floating around in my vision. Not in the water—literally in my eyesight. They became especially noticeable when I looked directly into…
