Years ago, I thought I had it all figured out—fast-paced job, tight deadlines, and a calendar so full it made sleep feel optional. I brushed off the jitters, the racing thoughts, and the Sunday-night dread. “Just pressure,” I told myself. Turns out, it was something much deeper. If you’ve ever worked in high-stakes industries—tech, healthcare,…
Not too long ago, I found myself lying awake at 3 AM, doom-scrolling through climate change news, unable to breathe right. That tightness in my chest? Not just worry—it was full-on eco-anxiety. And honestly, it’s become a frequent, uninvited guest for many people like me—especially younger folks. If you’ve felt that crushing weight from reading…
It wasn’t until I found myself dreading even casual conversations at work that I realized something was off. I’d overthink simple interactions—”Did I say that right?”, “Do they think I’m awkward?”—and this constant loop made everyday situations exhausting. If you’re someone who blushes at the idea of speaking in public or avoids eye contact out…
If I’m being honest, hitting my late 40s snuck up on me like a thief in the night. I still felt mentally sharp, but every time I forgot a name or felt a weird ache, my brain whispered, “Is this the beginning of the decline?” And just like that, anxiety settled in, not loud or…
When I moved across the country for a new job, I didn’t expect the hardest part would be after the move. The packing, the goodbyes, even the stress of house hunting felt easier than the quiet moments that came afterward — when the dust settled, and I realized how far away I was from everything…
I used to think anxiety was just occasional nerves before big events. You know, like job interviews or public speaking. But over time, I noticed those feelings creeping into the ordinary parts of my day—opening emails, going to the grocery store, or even scrolling social media. It wasn’t until I started online therapy for anxiety…
When I first noticed my teenage cousin constantly worrying about things that didn’t even seem like a big deal, I brushed it off as typical teenage angst. You know—school, friends, maybe social media overload. But over time, I realized it went beyond the usual ups and downs. Turns out, what she was dealing with was…
Ever caught yourself sabotaging a perfectly good opportunity just because your mind whispered, “You’re not good enough”? Yep, I’ve been there too. Sometimes it’s subtle—like procrastinating that job application until it’s too late. Other times it’s more blatant, like ghosting a potential partner because the fear of being seen feels paralyzing. That’s what anxiety does….
Ever felt your heart race before a big presentation, or found yourself wide awake at 3 AM running through worst-case scenarios in your head? Yeah, me too. The thing is, it’s easy to toss around words like “stressed out” or “anxious” like they’re interchangeable. But here’s the truth — they’re not the same beast. And…