Starting a new job is stressful enough—but when you throw anxiety into the mix, it can feel downright paralyzing. I remember my first week at a new corporate role; my stomach would knot up before every team meeting, and even casual conversations with coworkers felt like high-stakes interviews. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone….
Let me just be real for a second — when my anxiety hits full throttle, it doesn’t announce itself with flashing lights. It creeps in like an invisible fog, and before I know it, I’m clenching my jaw, my shoulders feel like bricks, and I’m snapping at people I love over nothing. Sound familiar? That’s…
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…
It’s funny how often we praise perfectionism like it’s this badge of honor — like saying “I’m just a perfectionist” somehow explains late nights, missed meals, and chronic self-doubt. I used to wear that badge proudly, until it quietly started running my life. I didn’t even realize how much anxiety was rooted in that drive…
Let me be real with you—when my anxiety was at its peak, the last thing I expected to help was a dog with a lopsided grin and a wagging tail. But there I was, curled up on the couch after a tough day, and this rescue pup plopped down beside me like she’d been sent…
I remember the first time I heard the phrase exposure therapy. I was sitting in a coffee shop with a friend, desperately explaining why I avoided driving over bridges — something that had quietly taken over more areas of my life than I’d ever realized. She nodded and said, “That sounds like something exposure therapy…
Let me tell you, I used to sweat buckets just thinking about standing up and speaking in front of a crowd. It didn’t matter if it was five coworkers or fifty strangers—my throat would dry up, my palms would go clammy, and I’d feel like my brain had just walked out on me. If that…
It’s wild how something as exciting as planning a trip can flip on you. One moment, you’re all pumped thinking about beaches, mountain hikes, or just chilling in a new city—and the next? Your heart races, your mind won’t shut up, and the idea of stepping on that plane makes you feel like bolting the…