I used to think anxiety was just “in your head.” Something you could breathe through, sleep off, or distract your way out of. Turns out, the body doesn’t quite work like that. After months of tightness in my chest, random dizziness, and even digestive issues, I finally connected the dots—it wasn’t a string of unrelated…
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…
Last summer, I found myself at a beach party with my closest friends. Everyone was laughing, the music was good, and the sunset was picture-perfect. And yet, there I was—heart racing, palms sweaty, mentally spiraling over something that hadn’t even happened. That’s the thing about anxiety—it doesn’t care if you’re somewhere beautiful or surrounded by…
Last summer, I rushed to the ER convinced I was having a heart attack. Tight chest, shortness of breath, dizzy spells—it all screamed cardiac emergency. But after several tests and a few hours hooked up to monitors, the doctor calmly said, “You’re not having a heart attack. It’s anxiety.” I remember blinking at him, trying…
If you’re a parent dealing with chronic anxiety, you already know that it’s not just about managing your own emotions—it’s about holding everything together while your brain runs marathons in the background. I’ve been there. The morning chaos, the guilt, the constant what-ifs… it’s a special kind of mental juggling act that most people can’t…
It’s wild how anxiety rarely travels alone. I learned this the hard way. Back when I was battling what I thought was “just” anxiety, I found myself constantly exhausted, struggling with gut issues, and having mood swings that didn’t make sense. Turns out, those weren’t random symptoms—they were signs of comorbid conditions that were quietly…
I used to think I was just dehydrated. Or maybe I’d skipped lunch. But the spinning feeling didn’t go away. The room would tilt a little, my legs felt unsteady, and for a moment I’d wonder if I was about to pass out. Only, I wasn’t sick. It was anxiety. And for a long time,…
I used to think anxiety was just being “on edge” or feeling nervous before something big. Like that jittery sensation before a job interview or giving a speech in high school. But over time, I learned there’s a massive difference between everyday stress and what’s clinically known as an anxiety disorder. What started for me…