I’ll never forget the first time I saw my friend frozen, breathless, and visibly terrified while we were just waiting in line for coffee. No warning, no trigger I could see—just sudden panic. At first, I honestly didn’t know what was happening. I thought maybe a heart issue or even low blood sugar. It was…
If you’ve ever felt your pulse race or your chest tighten just from the idea of starting a conversation with someone you don’t know, you’re not alone. I used to avoid entire events just to dodge the awkwardness of talking to strangers. Anxiety about talking to strangers isn’t just a minor discomfort—it can quietly sabotage…
There was a point last year when I found myself pacing the living room at 2 a.m., clutching a warm cup of chamomile tea while scrolling endlessly through calming Spotify playlists. Nothing was helping. It felt like my brain was stuck on a never-ending stress loop—my body buzzing, heart racing, and thoughts spiraling. That’s when…
If you’ve ever felt your heart race after reading a cruel comment online or spiraled into worry after someone targeted you on social media, you’re far from alone. I’ve been there too. What started as a passive scroll turned into nights of overthinking, chest tightness, and even fear of checking notifications. Dealing with anxiety after…
I’ve lost count of how many times I walked into a room and felt like every pair of eyes was dissecting me—judging my clothes, my posture, even the way I breathed. If you’ve ever felt the same, you’re not alone. That persistent feeling of anxiety over being judged by others can quietly take over your…
Getting older has never really scared me—until I hit my 40s and started waking up with random thoughts like, “What if my best years are behind me?” or “Will I still matter when I’m no longer as productive or energetic?” It’s funny how aging anxiety sneaks up on you—not overnight, but gradually, almost invisibly. And…
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…
People have always told me I’m “too quiet.” I used to take that personally. For years, I assumed I was just socially awkward or had something wrong with me. It wasn’t until I sat across from a therapist in my late 20s, nervously fiddling with a paper cup of water, that I realized there was…
It’s hard to explain something that doesn’t leave bruises. When you try to talk about anxiety to your family, it can feel like you’re describing a ghost—there’s nothing to see, but you feel it everywhere. I’ve been there more times than I can count. You finally work up the courage to open up, only to…