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…
Chest pain is scary. There’s really no other way to say it. I remember sitting at my desk one afternoon, feeling this tight, nagging pain right in the center of my chest. For a split second, I thought, “Is this it? Is this a heart attack?” I was in my early 30s, relatively healthy, no…
Chest pain is scary. There’s really no other way to say it. I remember sitting at my desk one afternoon, feeling this tight, nagging pain right in the center of my chest. For a split second, I thought, “Is this it? Is this a heart attack?” I was in my early 30s, relatively healthy, no…
If you think separation anxiety is something only kids deal with, you’re not alone—I used to think the same. It wasn’t until my last serious relationship ended that I started to notice it creeping into my own behavior. That uneasy panic when my partner wasn’t around, the overthinking spirals, and a constant urge to text…
Not long ago, I found myself clutching my steering wheel on the side of the road, heart racing, breath shallow, and completely sure I was about to die. It wasn’t a heart attack. It was another panic episode—and I was sick of feeling powerless. That’s when I stumbled (out of desperation, not some grand epiphany)…
I never thought my anxious mind would mess with my stomach until it actually did. I used to brush off those fluttery feelings before big meetings or awkward conversations as nothing more than “nerves.” But soon, it became clear that my bloated belly, constant cramping, and random bathroom dashes weren’t just a coincidence. It wasn’t…
I’ll admit it—I never expected something as simple as tea to help with my anxiety. I used to scoff at the idea. Tea? Really? But after trying every over-the-counter option, side-effect-ridden prescription, and yes, even late-night doom-scrolling for miracle solutions, I gave in and tried what my grandmother always swore by. And guess what? She…