Ever find yourself overthinking every word you said at a party—or worse, not saying anything at all because you feared being judged? Yeah, I’ve been there too. Social anxiety isn’t just being shy. It’s that gnawing voice in your head that won’t let you relax, keeps replaying moments, and convinces you everyone noticed how awkward…
It started innocently enough. A small choice — screen time before dinner or after? Suddenly, I was spiraling. What if I was damaging my kid’s development? What if every decision I made carried long-term consequences? That’s how anxiety over parenting decisions crept into my life — subtly, then all at once. If you’ve ever questioned…
For years, I didn’t have a name for what I was feeling. It wasn’t just nerves or stress. It was the kind of anxiety that crept in before anything even happened. I’d lie awake the night before a simple meeting, stomach in knots, my mind spinning worst-case scenarios. If you’ve been there too, you might…
Let me be straight with you — as someone who’s choked at the free throw line during a high school championship game, I know exactly what performance anxiety in athletes feels like. It’s not just “nerves.” It’s that sinking sensation in your gut, your heart pounding out of rhythm, and your mind racing with what-ifs…
Some days, it hits me out of nowhere. One minute I’m fine, and the next, a sudden blast of sound, bright lights, or even a cluttered space sends my heart racing. That’s sensory overload. It’s not just “being sensitive”—it’s a real and often overwhelming anxiety response. And if you’ve ever felt this kind of spiraling…
It hits out of nowhere. You’re doing something totally mundane — brushing your teeth, waiting in line for coffee, or zoning out in a meeting — and boom. A disturbing memory barges into your mind like it owns the place. Not just a memory, but one that grabs your chest and squeezes like a vice….
I used to think that my habit of double-checking the door lock five times before bed was just a quirky part of who I am. I brushed it off until I noticed it started bleeding into other parts of my life — rereading texts obsessively before hitting send, tapping the side of my mug every…
It used to start the moment I stepped onto the train platform. That subtle buzz of nerves in my stomach would quickly grow into a full-blown wave of anxiety by the time the train screeched into the station. If you’ve ever felt like your heart’s about to leap out of your chest or your legs…
Not long ago, I caught myself spiraling into this weird emotional loop. You know, the kind where you see your partner chatting with someone and suddenly, boom—your stomach twists, your brain races, and you start reading into every word, every glance. I used to think it was just plain jealousy, but over time, I realized…