There was a time I thought I had my anxiety under control. I was doing the breathing exercises, getting through social events without ducking out early, and even managing a full night’s sleep. But somewhere along the way, things shifted. Subtly, then all at once. And if you’re reading this, maybe you’re wondering the same…
Honestly, if you’d told me five years ago that cracking a joke could help me survive a social situation, I probably would’ve laughed (nervously) and changed the subject. But here’s the thing—humor has saved me from more awkward silences and panic spirals than I can count. Social anxiety used to grip my life like a…
Caregiving can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life—but also one of the most emotionally draining. When I was caring for my aging father after his stroke, I thought I had everything under control. But anxiety crept in quietly, day after day, until it felt like I was carrying a weight I couldn’t…
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…
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…
It’s wild how one small sensation in your body—like a flutter in the chest or a random twinge—can send your brain spiraling into a full-on medical drama. I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit. If you’re someone who deals with health anxiety, you probably know the routine: Google search, symptom checker, worst-case…
Let me tell you, I never thought something as “normal” as financial pressure could quietly morph into something so mentally paralyzing. But there I was—jittery before opening bank apps, second-guessing every purchase, and losing sleep over bills that hadn’t even arrived yet. Financial stress-induced anxiety isn’t just about numbers on a screen—it hijacks your thoughts,…
Let’s be real — if you’ve ever tried to “just calm down” when anxiety is spiraling and your to-do list is a mile long, you already know that advice doesn’t work. As someone who used to set alarms for *everything* just to avoid forgetting one thing and triggering a full-on panic episode, I get it….
It hits out of nowhere. You’re doing something totally mundane — brushing your teeth, waiting in line for coffee, or zoning out in a meeting — and boom. A disturbing memory barges into your mind like it owns the place. Not just a memory, but one that grabs your chest and squeezes like a vice….