If there’s one thing I’ve learned from managing my anxiety over the years, it’s this: breathing isn’t just survival—it’s medicine. I used to think breathwork was just some vague wellness trend until I tried it during a rough stretch in my early 30s. Sitting on the floor of my living room, palms sweaty and thoughts…
When I first started incorporating yoga into my daily routine, I was honestly just looking for a way to move my body without the pressure of high-impact workouts. What I didn’t expect was the surprising mental shift that came with it—especially in how it helped me manage anxiety. If you’re constantly battling that restless, uneasy…
Losing a pregnancy is one of those experiences that you can’t fully grasp until it happens to you. I remember sitting in the bathroom, staring at the faint pink line on the test, then weeks later—just like that—it was over. The emotional whiplash is unreal. Grief? Yes. But what hit me harder was the anxiety…
If you’re a parent dealing with chronic anxiety, you already know that it’s not just about managing your own emotions—it’s about holding everything together while your brain runs marathons in the background. I’ve been there. The morning chaos, the guilt, the constant what-ifs… it’s a special kind of mental juggling act that most people can’t…
I used to avoid dental visits like the plague. Even a simple check-up would send my heart racing, palms sweating, and thoughts spiraling out of control. If you’ve ever sat in that waiting room with a dry mouth and a knot in your stomach, you’re definitely not alone. Dental anxiety isn’t just “nerves” — it’s…
There’s something no one really tells you about pregnancy—it’s not just your body that goes through wild changes, your mind does too. When I was pregnant with my first child, the emotional roller coaster was real. And while everyone seemed focused on morning sickness and baby gear, I found myself battling something way less visible…
Ever find yourself lying awake at night, your mind racing through every worst-case scenario imaginable? Yeah, me too. That relentless loop of “what ifs” and overanalyzing every small decision—it’s exhausting. If you’ve ever felt like your brain has no off-switch, chances are you’re tangled up in the messy web of overthinking and generalized anxiety. And…
If you’ve ever found yourself worrying endlessly about something that hasn’t even happened yet, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—sitting in a coffee shop, feeling that tightness in my chest, thinking about a phone call I need to make next week. Not even today. Not even tomorrow. But next week. That’s what anticipatory grief and…
If you’ve ever found yourself ducking out of a social gathering, skipping a work call, or avoiding a triggering place or person—all because your chest tightens, your palms sweat, and your mind says “run”—you’re not alone. I’ve done it. Many times. At first, it felt like self-preservation. But eventually, it became a cage. In anxiety…