It usually starts with a simple thought—something so small you’d laugh about it if someone else brought it up. But then, like an echo that refuses to fade, it loops. Again. And again. That’s how overthinking pulls me in—and if you’re like me, it rarely stops there. It snowballs into full-blown anxiety, hijacking my ability…
Some mornings, I wake up with a racing heart, my brain buzzing with a dozen worries before I’ve even gotten out of bed. Sound familiar? That persistent undercurrent of unease used to define the start of nearly every day for me—until I stumbled upon something surprisingly simple: daily affirmations. I didn’t think repeating positive phrases…
If there’s one thing that can make even the most confident person feel like their brain just forgot how words work, it’s a job interview. Trust me, I’ve been there—sitting in the waiting room with sweaty palms, mentally rehearsing my answers for the fiftieth time, wondering if they can hear my heart pounding from across…
Living with high-functioning anxiety often feels like walking a tightrope that no one else can see. Outwardly, you’re the achiever—the organized, reliable, always-on-top-of-things type. But under the surface, there’s a constant churn of worry, self-doubt, and tension that never really shuts off. I remember being praised for my “calm under pressure” demeanor at work, when…
Scrolling through endless curated posts used to be something I did with a cup of coffee in hand, winding down at the end of the day. But somewhere along the way, it shifted. It started to feel less like relaxation and more like silent self-judgment. That quiet internal whisper: “Why am I not doing as…
Ever find yourself staring at a screen, reading the same sentence over and over again, only to realize you haven’t absorbed a single word? Yeah, I’ve been there. In fact, I’ve had days where I’d open a browser tab, forget what I was looking for, then spend the next 20 minutes doom-scrolling just to avoid…
There’s something about moving house that throws your entire nervous system into overdrive. I remember standing in the middle of my living room, boxes half-packed, utterly convinced I had forgotten something crucial — and I hadn’t even finished the kitchen yet. If you’re like me, the stress of moving isn’t just about bubble wrap and…
Let’s be honest—few things mess with your nerves quite like a medical appointment. Even if the appointment itself is minor, the buildup can be exhausting. I used to lose sleep the night before a check-up, overthinking every possible outcome. My heart would race, palms sweaty before I even stepped into the clinic. Over time, I’ve…
There’s something eerily unsettling about being home alone when anxiety decides to creep in. The silence that others find peaceful suddenly becomes too loud, your heart beats a little faster, and even the hum of the refrigerator can make you feel on edge. I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit — staring…