Ever stood up after a long Netflix binge or an extended desk session and suddenly noticed weird squiggly lines or floating specs in your vision? Yeah, same here. The first time it happened to me, I thought it was just my eyes adjusting from staring at the screen too long. But when it kept showing…
When my younger brother started skipping family dinners and avoiding phone calls, I didn’t think much of it at first. But over time, it became clear—he was drowning in something he couldn’t explain. Anxiety isn’t always loud; sometimes it hides behind canceled plans and tired eyes. If you’re wondering how to support a sibling struggling…
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a plate of food and feeling either too queasy to eat or oddly ravenous for no reason at all, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too—days when anxiety gnawed away at my appetite, and other times when it pushed me into relentless snacking, just to keep my hands…
I still remember the first time I noticed them — tiny little shapes drifting across my vision after a long night of working on my laptop. I blinked, rubbed my eyes, even switched screens thinking something was wrong with the display. But those floaty squiggles and shadows? They were still there. If you’ve ever noticed…
I’ve met a lot of people dealing with back pain, but those with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)? Their stories hit differently. One woman I talked to could pop her shoulder out of place just by sneezing. Another described a neck so unstable that a wrong pillow could mean days of pain. If you’re nodding your head,…
If you’ve never heard of CSF leaks and positional back pain, you’re not alone. Honestly, I didn’t know much about them either—until I experienced the strange, nagging pain that would come and go depending on how I sat or stood. At first, I chalked it up to stress, maybe some poor posture, or just sleeping…
If you’ve never heard of CSF leaks and positional back pain, you’re not alone. Honestly, I didn’t know much about them either—until I experienced the strange, nagging pain that would come and go depending on how I sat or stood. At first, I chalked it up to stress, maybe some poor posture, or just sleeping…
I used to think I had everything under control until I found myself white-knuckling the steering wheel on a quiet freeway, heart pounding like I was in a high-speed chase. But there was no chase. No danger. Just me, my car, and a gnawing sense of dread. If you’ve ever battled that kind of anxiety…
Ever found yourself sweating bullets just thinking about raising your hand in a meeting or classroom? Yep, I’ve been there too. It’s wild how something so simple—asking a question—can send your heart racing and your brain into panic mode. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re tired of that tight grip anxiety has over something…
