It took me a few years—plus way too many sleepless nights—to realize that relying on anxiety medication wasn’t the end of my healing story. At first, I was just grateful something finally helped me breathe easier, especially after my third panic attack in a week. But over time, what I thought was relief started morphing…
There’s something about putting pen to paper that feels oddly comforting, isn’t there? I never really believed journaling could actually calm the storm in my head—until one evening, sitting with my thoughts spiraling out of control, I just started writing. No rules, no structure. Just thoughts, raw and messy. What happened after that honestly surprised…
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…
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…
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…
There’s something uniquely terrifying about walking into a crowded room alone—especially when it feels like everyone else already knows someone. I used to come up with the most creative excuses just to dodge those situations. It’s not that I don’t like people. I do. But the idea of navigating small talk, wandering aimlessly looking for…
It usually starts with one harmless thought. Then another. Before I know it, I’ve convinced myself I’ve messed up everything, that I’m not doing enough, or that something terrible is about to happen. That’s the spiral. And if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you know exactly what I mean. Spiraling thoughts from anxiety aren’t just…
There was a time I’d whisper affirmations under my breath just to make it through a meeting without feeling like I’d melt into the carpet. If you’ve ever experienced the tight chest, dry throat, or sudden urge to escape during a casual conversation, you already know the power social anxiety holds. But here’s what flipped…
Not long ago, I found myself staring at my phone in the middle of a panic spiral, knowing I had all the information in the world at my fingertips, but none of the *right* tools to actually help me feel grounded. That’s when I started digging deeper into mobile apps for anxiety—and wow, it’s a…