If you’ve ever loved someone with anxiety, you know it’s not just about “being there” or tossing around phrases like “just relax.” Supporting a partner who deals with anxiety takes patience, understanding, and sometimes, learning things the hard way. I’ve been there — sitting on the edge of the bed at 2AM, trying to figure…
If you’ve ever found yourself frozen in a grocery store aisle, overthinking whether to grab almond or soy milk—and walked out with neither—you’re not alone. Anxiety messes with our heads in ways we don’t always recognize until we’re knee-deep in hesitation. I’ve personally made some questionable calls while anxious (like ghosting a promising job interview…
Ever felt like your stomach is doing somersaults before a big presentation or completely loses it when you’re overwhelmed? You’re not alone. I used to think I just had a “nervous stomach,” but over time, I realized anxiety was silently disrupting my digestion more than I imagined. What’s wild is that your gut doesn’t just…
You ever catch yourself rewriting your to-do list five times in one morning? Yeah, same. I used to think it was just me trying to be productive—or worse, just a quirky habit. But over time, I realized it had a name and a root: overplanning as a response to anxiety. It’s sneaky. You feel in…
Last week, I caught myself pacing near the window, eyes glued to the darkening sky. The temperature had dropped nearly 10 degrees, the air felt heavier, and out of nowhere, my chest tightened like I was bracing for something awful. I’ve dealt with anxiety long enough to know the signs—but what surprised me was just…
If you’ve ever found yourself reacting with intense fear, shame, or panic to something seemingly harmless — like a tone of voice, a glance, or even a quiet moment alone — you’re not alone. I’ve had those moments where my heart starts pounding, palms sweating, mind spinning, and I couldn’t quite explain why. Turns out,…
If you’ve ever felt like your anxiety spikes after certain meals but couldn’t quite pinpoint why—you’re not alone. I used to brush off the anxious jitters and sudden unease after eating as just “bad digestion” or stress. But once I started connecting specific foods to those uncomfortable moments, everything changed. Turns out, food sensitivities play…
There’s something uniquely terrifying about walking into a crowded room alone—especially when it feels like everyone else already knows someone. I used to come up with the most creative excuses just to dodge those situations. It’s not that I don’t like people. I do. But the idea of navigating small talk, wandering aimlessly looking for…
It started with a knot in my stomach every Sunday night. The kind of unease that wraps around your chest and tightens as the hours pass. I thought it was just the Sunday blues. But when that feeling showed up every morning — even before brushing my teeth — I knew something deeper was going…