Ever felt that odd little twitch in your eye or muscle when you’re stressed out? Yeah, me too. It’s that involuntary flicker that makes you wonder if something’s wrong with your body. I can’t count how many times I’ve Googled “does anxiety cause muscle twitching” at 2 a.m. Spoiler alert: It absolutely can. But let’s…
Ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you were there? Or maybe you’ve sat down to work, only to find your mind scattered in a dozen directions? I used to think these were just typical “busy life” moments. But as I dug deeper, I realized anxiety plays a sneaky role in messing with…
It’s funny how we always expect our mood swings or sudden bursts of anxiety to be “just stress” or “bad days,” but rarely do we connect the dots to what’s really stirring beneath the surface — our hormones. I’ve been there too, caught off guard by anxiety flare-ups that made no sense at all, only…
Have you ever exploded over something trivial and immediately regretted it? I’ve been there. I used to think I just had a “short fuse.” Turns out, it wasn’t about being an angry person — it was anxiety, cleverly disguised. Many people don’t realize that their bursts of frustration, irritability, or even silent resentment are often…
There’s something eerily unsettling about being home alone when anxiety decides to creep in. The silence that others find peaceful suddenly becomes too loud, your heart beats a little faster, and even the hum of the refrigerator can make you feel on edge. I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit — staring…
Let me tell you, setting even the tiniest goal used to feel like climbing a mountain blindfolded. When my anxiety was at its peak, I’d open my to-do list, see “take a shower” or “respond to email,” and instantly feel overwhelmed. Sound familiar? If you’re in that headspace right now, you’re not alone—and you’re not…
Mistakes. Ugh. We all make them—big, small, sometimes embarrassingly in front of a crowd. I’ve lost sleep over typos in emails, spiraled for hours after saying something awkward in a meeting, or second-guessed a parenting decision I made days ago. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Managing anxiety about making mistakes isn’t about becoming perfect—it’s about…
Starting a new medication is already a big deal. Toss anxiety into the mix, and suddenly, you’re questioning everything—every side effect, every twitch, every passing thought. I remember the first time I was prescribed an SSRI. My doctor said, “You might feel worse before you feel better.” That phrase lived rent-free in my brain for…
Let’s be real: the ping of a new message, the flash of a notification, or that little red dot can feel like a jolt straight to the chest. I never used to think twice about phone alerts—until I noticed how on-edge I felt all the time. My hands would twitch toward my phone constantly, even…