If you’ve ever cracked open an energy drink to push through an all-nighter or fuel your afternoon workout and suddenly noticed strange little specks or thread-like things floating across your vision, you’re definitely not alone. I remember the first time it happened to me — I was halfway through my second can of some neon-colored…
If you’ve ever felt a tight, heavy sensation in your chest and thought, “Am I having a heart attack?”—you’re not alone. That crushing discomfort, the sudden jolt of panic, or that hollow aching pressure that creeps in when you’re least expecting it… that’s often anxiety showing up uninvited. I’ve had it hit while waiting in…
It always hit me when I walk into a big box store or even an office with those cold, buzzing fluorescent lights overhead—suddenly, my vision starts feeling… cluttered. Little specs, strings, squiggly shadows darting around whenever I shift my gaze. If you’ve ever found yourself blinking more than usual under these lights, wondering if you’re…
Let’s be real for a second — anxiety and sleep problems are like that clingy duo that just won’t give you a break. For years, I used to lie in bed staring at the ceiling, heart racing for no reason, overthinking every little thing from what I said in a meeting to whether I remembered…
I’ll be honest—when I first started dealing with nagging back pain that wouldn’t let me sleep, I chalked it up to stress and long work hours. But what completely caught me off guard was when my sleep specialist asked, “Have you ever been tested for sleep apnea?” Wait, what? I thought sleep apnea was all…
Last year, after a car accident left me with lingering back pain and tension that wouldn’t let go, I stumbled into something I hadn’t considered before—somatic therapy. I’d done physical therapy, tried the usual meds, adjusted my posture like a pro, but something still felt stuck deep in my body. Somatic therapy was the missing…
Ever sat staring at your hardwood floor, only to notice tiny squiggly lines or shadows drifting across your vision—right when you shift your eyes across the wood grain? That exact moment used to catch me off guard. It didn’t happen against the TV or white walls, just wood grain. And it turns out, it wasn’t…
When my lower back pain first started creeping in during stressful project deadlines, I chalked it up to long hours and too much coffee. But no amount of ergonomic chairs or heating pads seemed to help. It wasn’t until I discovered mind-body healing techniques that things actually started to shift — not just physically, but…
Let’s be real—interviews can mess with your head. Even if you’ve prepped, ironed your outfit, and memorized your answers inside out, that spike of anxiety before walking into the room (or joining the Zoom) can hit you like a truck. I’ve been there—palms sweating, heart racing, brain turning into oatmeal. But over the years, I’ve…