I used to think anxiety was just about being nervous. Like, butterflies-in-your-stomach-before-a-presentation kind of nervous. But after a few years of grappling with it myself—and countless nights stuck in that exhausting mental loop—I realized it runs way deeper. If you’ve ever felt that invisible weight on your chest or that constant, gnawing unease that doesn’t…
I never really thought anxiety could mess with my memory—until it did. There was a week when I walked into rooms and forgot why I was there. I’d lose track mid-conversation or reread the same paragraph five times without processing a word. At first, I blamed it on stress, maybe even burnout. But the deeper…
Apartment hunting sounds exciting on paper, right? A fresh start, new neighborhood, maybe even that dream kitchen with a breakfast nook. But if you’re like me—and many others—you know that behind the Pinterest boards and floor plans, there’s a deep, gnawing anxiety that sneaks up every step of the way. I’ve moved more times than…
There was a time when I didn’t even realize how brutally I was speaking to myself. I’d mess up one small thing at work or forget a commitment, and this inner voice would chime in with, “You’re so careless,” or “You always screw things up.” Over time, I began noticing that this constant stream of…
Ever sat at your desk wondering if you’re doing enough—only to have that thought spiral into a full-on mental rabbit hole? I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. It’s like your mind is playing a cruel game, second-guessing every task, every email, every silence from your boss. That’s the thing about anxiety…
For a long time, I brushed off the unease I felt in my relationship. I chalked it up to overthinking or being “too sensitive.” But the tightness in my chest before date nights, the dread before serious conversations, and the obsessive thoughts about where things were going—those weren’t just passing emotions. They were red flags…
Blending families can be one of the most beautiful—and chaotic—experiences life throws at us. I remember when I first moved in with my now-husband and our combined five kids; it felt like a sitcom script in motion. One day, we were managing chore charts and grocery budgets; the next, I was crying in the laundry…
It’s wild how something as seemingly minor as a buzzing light, a scratchy tag, or the hum of a refrigerator can throw off your entire day. I used to think I was just “too sensitive,” until I realized I wasn’t alone—and more importantly, there was a name for it: anxiety due to sensory processing issues….
Anxiety is something I’ve grappled with personally, especially during times when life felt uncertain—like that phase when I was juggling job stress, unpredictable sleep, and a never-ending to-do list. But what really surprised me wasn’t just the mental toll—it was how often I got physically sick. Colds that dragged on, weird allergies that popped up…