Chronic back discomfort can quietly take over your life. I’ve been there—stretching in the middle of grocery aisles, canceling plans because the pain flared up again, sleeping with a heating pad like it’s a second pillow. You chase solutions: pills, physical therapy, posture gadgets. But if you’re like me, eventually you start wondering—what if the…
If you’ve ever found yourself reacting with intense fear, shame, or panic to something seemingly harmless — like a tone of voice, a glance, or even a quiet moment alone — you’re not alone. I’ve had those moments where my heart starts pounding, palms sweating, mind spinning, and I couldn’t quite explain why. Turns out,…
Ever caught yourself sabotaging a perfectly good opportunity just because your mind whispered, “You’re not good enough”? Yep, I’ve been there too. Sometimes it’s subtle—like procrastinating that job application until it’s too late. Other times it’s more blatant, like ghosting a potential partner because the fear of being seen feels paralyzing. That’s what anxiety does….
If you’ve ever found yourself ducking out of a social gathering, skipping a work call, or avoiding a triggering place or person—all because your chest tightens, your palms sweat, and your mind says “run”—you’re not alone. I’ve done it. Many times. At first, it felt like self-preservation. But eventually, it became a cage. In anxiety…
Let me be real with you—when my anxiety was at its peak, the last thing I expected to help was a dog with a lopsided grin and a wagging tail. But there I was, curled up on the couch after a tough day, and this rescue pup plopped down beside me like she’d been sent…
If someone had told me a few years ago that sitting on a couch talking about my past could help calm the chaos in my mind, I would’ve laughed. But that was before I gave psychodynamic therapy a real shot for anxiety. I’m not talking about quick fixes or shallow breathing techniques—I mean the deep,…