Ever wondered why some people seem to carry invisible weights from their childhood, even into adulthood? I used to think anxiety was just about overthinking small things, like worrying about being late or fumbling a presentation. But when I started connecting the dots between my own childhood experiences and the constant unease I felt as…
Ever tried to stretch your back, but no matter how many yoga poses you hold, the tension just won’t melt away? I’ve been there too. There was a stretch of months where I’d roll out of bed feeling like my spine had aged 40 years overnight. And despite seeing physical therapists, doing all the “right”…
It took me a while to realize that one of the sneakiest ways my anxiety was spiraling out of control wasn’t through panic attacks or racing thoughts—it was through my calendar. I had this habit of saying “yes” to everything. Volunteering for events, picking up extra shifts, helping friends move, joining group chats I had…
It’s funny how something left unsaid can haunt you louder than a full-blown argument. I’ve always thought that time would take care of the unanswered questions, but nope—anxiety from lack of closure has a mind of its own. Whether it’s a relationship that fizzled without explanation, a job opportunity that ghosted you after the final…
You ever sit at your desk and suddenly feel your upper or lower back tensing up out of nowhere? Like, everything seems fine, and then boom—your shoulders are up near your ears, your spine feels locked, and it’s like your body is bracing for impact. I used to think it was just bad posture or…
When I first started dealing with chronic back pain, I had no idea how much my emotional well-being would play into it. Doctors talked about posture, herniated discs, muscle imbalances—but no one ever mentioned the mental weight I carried daily. Over time, I found something surprisingly powerful that helped me cope: journaling. Not in a…
Back pain and I go way back—literally. After years of trying different treatments, endless Googling, and bouncing between professionals, I finally stumbled upon something that didn’t just focus on fixing my spine but how I *felt* about it: somatic tracking. Now, I know it sounds a little out-there at first, but stay with me—because this…
If you’ve ever felt your heart race after reading a cruel comment online or spiraled into worry after someone targeted you on social media, you’re far from alone. I’ve been there too. What started as a passive scroll turned into nights of overthinking, chest tightness, and even fear of checking notifications. Dealing with anxiety after…
Every now and then, I catch myself reacting to something seemingly small—an offhand comment, a slight change in routine—and feeling this overwhelming sense of dread or unease. I used to think it was just stress. But over time, I realized it ran deeper. That lingering anxiety, I found out, was tied to unresolved trauma—stuff I…