Living alone has its perks — you get to control your space, binge whatever you want on Netflix, and no one judges your midnight cereal run. But if you’re someone who struggles with anxiety, solitude can also feel like both a blessing and a psychological battleground. I remember moving into my own apartment for the…
It’s midnight again. I’m staring at the ceiling, my body exhausted but my mind running wild. You’d think I was rehearsing for a mental marathon—looping through everything I said, didn’t say, should’ve said, and might have to say tomorrow. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever wondered how anxiety leads to overthinking at night, you’re definitely not…
Let’s be real—interviews can mess with your head. Even if you’ve prepped, ironed your outfit, and memorized your answers inside out, that spike of anxiety before walking into the room (or joining the Zoom) can hit you like a truck. I’ve been there—palms sweating, heart racing, brain turning into oatmeal. But over the years, I’ve…
There was a time I’d whisper affirmations under my breath just to make it through a meeting without feeling like I’d melt into the carpet. If you’ve ever experienced the tight chest, dry throat, or sudden urge to escape during a casual conversation, you already know the power social anxiety holds. But here’s what flipped…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably tried all the usual stuff for anxiety—deep breathing, guided meditations, cutting back on caffeine (which was a real struggle for my iced coffee addiction), and even talking to a therapist. But no one really tells you how powerful a few simple words can be when repeated with intention….
Some days, it hits me out of nowhere. One minute I’m fine, and the next, a sudden blast of sound, bright lights, or even a cluttered space sends my heart racing. That’s sensory overload. It’s not just “being sensitive”—it’s a real and often overwhelming anxiety response. And if you’ve ever felt this kind of spiraling…
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…
I never thought sitting still could be the answer. For years, my mornings were clouded by an invisible pressure sitting heavy on my chest, my brain looping the same anxious thoughts like a stuck record. You know the kind—“What if this happens?”, “What if I mess up?”, “What if it never gets better?”. It wasn’t…
Music has always been my escape. Back in college, when my anxiety was at its peak—especially before exams—I used to put on my headphones, close my eyes, and let instrumental tracks take over. It wasn’t something I consciously chose as therapy back then, but looking back now, it was probably my earliest brush with what…