If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes emotionally, mentally, and physically—but still can’t slow down—that might not be just everyday stress. It’s something deeper, heavier, and more exhausting. That’s what burnout from chronic anxiety feels like. I’ve been there, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Living in constant alert mode was my…
I never expected to be the kind of person who brought an extra shirt everywhere—but here we are. What started as a little nervousness in job interviews morphed into full-blown episodes of anxiety-induced sweating. Not just a light dampness—I’m talking drenched back, palms slippery like soap, and forehead shining like I’d run a marathon. It…
Meeting new people used to send me into a spiral. I’d rehearse conversations in my head a hundred times, only to blank out the moment someone said “Hi.” My heart would pound, palms sweat, and I’d suddenly forget how to act like a normal human. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever wondered how to overcome anxiety…
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…
Journaling might seem like a simple habit—just pen and paper, right? But when I started journaling daily, I had no clue how much clarity and calm it would bring to my mental chaos. Especially with anxiety, those spiraling thoughts, the 2 a.m. worry fests, the emotional overload—it all started to feel manageable, even if just…
There are days when I wake up and everything already feels like too much. Emails waiting, people needing things, deadlines lurking — and that invisible weight of anxiety just decides to sit right on my chest. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning before the day even begins, you’re not alone. Figuring out how to…
Arguments. They happen — sometimes out of nowhere, sometimes after days of tension. And if you’re someone who already struggles with anxiety, those intense conversations can feel like you’re being tossed into a storm without a life jacket. I remember one time, during what should have been a simple disagreement over dinner plans, my chest…
Last night, I stared at the ceiling for what felt like hours. My mind was racing, rehashing awkward conversations from three weeks ago and imaginary deadlines that don’t even exist. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in this spiral right before bed, you’re not alone. Calming anxiety before bedtime isn’t just about sleeping better—it’s about…
Ever get that sudden wave of panic out of nowhere? Your heart starts racing, your thoughts spiral, and you’re stuck in your own head. That used to happen to me more often than I’d like to admit. Until I stumbled onto something surprisingly simple: grounding objects. Not a therapist’s tool, not a big expensive solution—just…