If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably tried all the usual stuff for anxiety—deep breathing, guided meditations, cutting back on caffeine (which was a real struggle for my iced coffee addiction), and even talking to a therapist. But no one really tells you how powerful a few simple words can be when repeated with intention….
For years, I didn’t have a name for what I was feeling. It wasn’t just nerves or stress. It was the kind of anxiety that crept in before anything even happened. I’d lie awake the night before a simple meeting, stomach in knots, my mind spinning worst-case scenarios. If you’ve been there too, you might…
Not too long ago, I found myself lying awake at 3 AM, doom-scrolling through climate change news, unable to breathe right. That tightness in my chest? Not just worry—it was full-on eco-anxiety. And honestly, it’s become a frequent, uninvited guest for many people like me—especially younger folks. If you’ve felt that crushing weight from reading…
When I moved across the country for a new job, I didn’t expect the hardest part would be after the move. The packing, the goodbyes, even the stress of house hunting felt easier than the quiet moments that came afterward — when the dust settled, and I realized how far away I was from everything…
Back pain isn’t just a physical nuisance—it has a sneaky way of creeping into your mind too. I used to shrug off my persistent lower back aches as nothing more than poor posture from sitting too long at my desk. But over time, that nagging discomfort started messing with my sleep, my energy, and—without realizing…
It crept up on me slowly. I didn’t even notice it at first—just skipped a few hangouts, dodged some calls, told myself I was “tired” or “busy.” Before I knew it, entire weekends would go by without talking to anyone. If you’ve experienced social withdrawal due to anxiety, you know it’s not just about being…
There’s a strange kind of silence that creeps in when anxiety doesn’t roar but whispers. For me, emotional numbness came like that — not with full-blown panic, but with this hollow sense of not feeling much of anything. It wasn’t sadness. Not really joy either. Just… muted. And if you’ve been there, you’ll know exactly…
I used to think I was just overreacting. That maybe I was being dramatic when my mind spiraled into dark corners during stressful moments. But as it turns out, what I was experiencing were intrusive thoughts during anxiety attacks — and I wasn’t alone. It’s surprisingly common, but not nearly talked about enough. The worst…
It wasn’t until my third sleepless night in a row that I started questioning if my thoughts were the problem. I kept imagining worst-case scenarios, assuming I was doomed, and obsessing over things most people would brush off. That’s when I stumbled into the world of cognitive distortions—and everything started making sense. If you’ve ever…