There was a time when I didn’t even realize how brutally I was speaking to myself. I’d mess up one small thing at work or forget a commitment, and this inner voice would chime in with, “You’re so careless,” or “You always screw things up.” Over time, I began noticing that this constant stream of…
Struggling with chronic back pain can make even the simplest moments—like tying your shoes or enjoying a movie—feel frustrating. I’ve been there. After years of trying every pain reliever and stretch imaginable, I stumbled upon something that changed the game: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sounds surprising, right? It’s not your typical approach involving heat packs…
About six months ago, I found myself spiraling every time I felt a headache or tightness in my chest. Late-night Googling sessions turned a minor symptom into a full-blown mental health spiral. That’s when I realized I wasn’t just stressed—I was stuck in a loop of health anxiety about serious illnesses. And it wasn’t rare….
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) didn’t just help me manage my anxiety—it completely reshaped the way I understand it. I remember sitting in a therapist’s office, shoulders tight, constantly bracing for a “what if” scenario that rarely came true. It felt like my brain was wired to worry. What changed? I discovered that managing anxiety wasn’t…
It’s 2 a.m. and your mind won’t shut off. You’re lying in bed, physically exhausted, but mentally replaying a conversation from two days ago for the 37th time. “Why did I say that?” “Did I look weird?” “What if they think I’m ridiculous?” Obsessive thoughts in anxiety are like uninvited guests who don’t know when…