It’s 8:03 AM, and I’m already holding back tears. My toddler just smeared yogurt into the dog’s fur while simultaneously demanding the exact blue cup that mysteriously vanished yesterday. If that sounds like your morning too, then yep—we’re probably in the same boat. Parenting toddlers is a full-contact sport, emotionally speaking. And anxiety? Oh, it…
Ever sat there overthinking a simple message you sent, wondering if it sounded “too much” or “too needy”? Yeah, me too. That lingering fear of being dismissed or not accepted—it’s exhausting. For a while, I didn’t even realize I was avoiding situations just to dodge the possibility of rejection. Turns out, I wasn’t alone. The…
Perfectionism used to be my badge of honor. I thought being meticulous, detail-obsessed, and never satisfied with “good enough” meant I was driven and disciplined. But at some point, that drive turned into a daily tug-of-war with anxiety. I’d agonize over emails for hours, rework projects unnecessarily, and feel crushed by the fear of letting…
If you’ve ever stared at your screen at 2AM, eyes heavy but mind racing, wondering if what you’re feeling is just exhaustion—or something deeper—you’re not alone. I’ve been there. For the longest time, I brushed off the knots in my stomach, the constant sense of dread, and even the unexplained irritability as “just stress.” It…
It’s wild how many times I’ve found myself gasping for air, convinced something was wrong with my lungs—only to realize it was anxiety playing its old tricks again. If you’ve ever felt like you just couldn’t get a deep breath, like there’s a weight on your chest even though nothing physically is “wrong,” you’re definitely…
Let’s be honest—when anxiety strikes, it doesn’t just hit you once and disappear. It lingers, loops, and grows stronger every time your mind hits replay. I’ve been there, lying in bed at 2 a.m., my heart pounding over a simple conversation from earlier. That’s the rumination trap. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? If you’re stuck wondering…
It took me years—and a few major burnouts—to understand that my anxiety wasn’t just about racing thoughts or sleepless nights. It was about boundaries. Or more accurately, the lack of them. If you’ve ever found yourself saying yes when your gut screamed no, felt physically sick from guilt after setting a limit, or overexplaining your…
Breaking up sucks. There’s no gentle way to say it. Whether it was mutual, messy, or just long overdue, the aftermath can feel like you’re trying to breathe underwater. I remember sitting on my couch, staring at a text thread like it would somehow bring clarity. Instead, all I got was a tidal wave of…
Let’s be real—long-distance relationships aren’t for the faint of heart. When you’re in one, anxiety can sneak into your thoughts like an uninvited guest. You might find yourself overthinking texts, spiraling about the future, or even just missing the comfort of their presence so much that it physically hurts. I’ve been there. I remember sitting…