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…
For a while, I couldn’t figure out why my anxiety seemed to spike every time life got a little unstructured. Days off felt more exhausting than workdays. Simple choices like “when should I eat?” or “what should I do next?” left me frozen. Turns out, it wasn’t laziness or lack of motivation—it was anxiety caused…
You ever catch yourself rewriting your to-do list five times in one morning? Yeah, same. I used to think it was just me trying to be productive—or worse, just a quirky habit. But over time, I realized it had a name and a root: overplanning as a response to anxiety. It’s sneaky. You feel in…
Last week, I caught myself pacing near the window, eyes glued to the darkening sky. The temperature had dropped nearly 10 degrees, the air felt heavier, and out of nowhere, my chest tightened like I was bracing for something awful. I’ve dealt with anxiety long enough to know the signs—but what surprised me was just…
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…
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “sorry” for things that don’t even need an apology—like speaking too much, asking a question, or just existing in someone’s space—you’re not alone. I used to be that person, apologizing for everything, even when someone else bumped into me. What I didn’t realize back then was that this constant…
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…