Ever found yourself stuck replaying the same fearful thoughts on loop — like your brain refuses to hit pause? You’re not alone. I used to lie awake at 2 AM, mentally spiraling through every possible “what if” scenario, convinced something terrible was just around the corner. That tight knot in your chest, the restlessness, the…
I’ll be honest—there was a time when I thought therapy was the only “real” way to deal with anxiety. Everyone said so, right? But when life threw me into a stretch where therapy wasn’t an option (tight budget, no time, you name it), I had to figure things out on my own. That journey wasn’t…
It started as a mild ache at the base of my skull. I chalked it up to bad posture or too much screen time. But days turned into weeks, and that nagging neck pain just wouldn’t quit. I stretched, iced, even swapped out pillows. Nothing helped. Only when I found myself clenching my jaw during…
Ever sat there overthinking a simple message you sent, wondering if it sounded “too much” or “too needy”? Yeah, me too. That lingering fear of being dismissed or not accepted—it’s exhausting. For a while, I didn’t even realize I was avoiding situations just to dodge the possibility of rejection. Turns out, I wasn’t alone. The…
It’s funny — or maybe frustrating — how many times I’ve canceled plans with friends last minute, not because I didn’t want to go, but because my mind spun a thousand anxious scenarios that made stepping outside feel like a marathon. If you’ve ever done the same, trust me, you’re far from alone. Social plans…
It’s strange how the body can feel like it’s betraying you. One moment, you’re scrolling through emails, sipping your coffee, and then bam—your heart races, your chest tightens, your breath feels shallow, and you’re suddenly wondering if it’s a heart attack or just another one of *those* episodes. I’ve been there more times than I…
It’s one thing to deal with anxiety. It’s another beast entirely when it rides shotgun with a chronic illness. I still remember sitting in a sterile doctor’s office, heart pounding faster than it should, wondering if I was anxious or just reacting to another flare-up. Spoiler: it was both. Managing anxiety on top of managing…
Last week, I stood in a grocery aisle for fifteen minutes—staring at two types of peanut butter. Organic or regular? Crunchy or smooth? A small, laughable choice, right? Yet my brain spun out, frozen by the “what if” scenarios. That’s the twisted irony of anxiety-induced indecision—it hijacks even the simplest moments. If you’ve ever found…
Anxiety spikes can hit out of nowhere—at work, in the middle of dinner, or even while scrolling social media. I know because I’ve been there. That tight chest, racing heart, and spiraling thoughts? It’s not just “in your head.” Staying grounded during these moments isn’t about pretending everything’s fine—it’s about finding real strategies that bring…