It’s kind of wild how your back can hurt from something that happened years ago—something emotional, not physical. I used to think my back pain came from sitting too long or lifting the wrong way. But nothing really explained the stabbing pain between my shoulder blades that showed up when I was stressed or triggered….
There was a time when the thought of therapy made me cringe. I imagined sterile rooms, endless talking, and no progress. But when my anxiety hit its peak—racing thoughts, pounding chest, waking up in full-blown panic—I knew something had to change. That’s when I stumbled onto EMDR therapy. At first, it sounded like something out…
If you’ve ever had a moment where your anxiety felt so overwhelming that even the idea of talking it out seemed impossible, you’re not alone. I remember one session with my therapist where I couldn’t even verbalize what was wrong—just this buzzing fear sitting in my chest like a rock. That was when someone first…