Mistakes. Ugh. We all make them—big, small, sometimes embarrassingly in front of a crowd. I’ve lost sleep over typos in emails, spiraled for hours after saying something awkward in a meeting, or second-guessed a parenting decision I made days ago. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Managing anxiety about making mistakes isn’t about becoming perfect—it’s about…
Ever had everything lined up perfectly for the day—a to-do list, calendar alerts, maybe even a backup plan or two—only for one thing to shift and suddenly your entire world feels like it’s crumbling? Yeah, I’ve been there. A friend cancels, traffic snarls your schedule, or your kid wakes up with a fever. I used…
Getting older used to feel like a distant worry—something for “later.” But lately, I’ve noticed it creeping into my mind more often than I’d like to admit. The fine lines on my face, the nagging thought about whether I’m where I’m “supposed” to be in life, and yeah… the occasional existential spiral at 3 AM….
Ever sat there overthinking a simple message you sent, wondering if it sounded “too much” or “too needy”? Yeah, me too. That lingering fear of being dismissed or not accepted—it’s exhausting. For a while, I didn’t even realize I was avoiding situations just to dodge the possibility of rejection. Turns out, I wasn’t alone. The…
I used to think I was just “overreacting.” You know that feeling — when a totally irrational fear sneaks into your day and suddenly takes over everything? Mine hit hardest during early mornings, before meetings or even walking into a crowded cafe. It felt silly at first… until I realized it was shaping my entire…
There are days when I wake up and everything already feels like too much. Emails waiting, people needing things, deadlines lurking — and that invisible weight of anxiety just decides to sit right on my chest. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning before the day even begins, you’re not alone. Figuring out how to…
If you’ve ever loved someone with anxiety, you know it’s not just about “being there” or tossing around phrases like “just relax.” Supporting a partner who deals with anxiety takes patience, understanding, and sometimes, learning things the hard way. I’ve been there — sitting on the edge of the bed at 2AM, trying to figure…
Getting older has never really scared me—until I hit my 40s and started waking up with random thoughts like, “What if my best years are behind me?” or “Will I still matter when I’m no longer as productive or energetic?” It’s funny how aging anxiety sneaks up on you—not overnight, but gradually, almost invisibly. And…
Caregiving can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life—but also one of the most emotionally draining. When I was caring for my aging father after his stroke, I thought I had everything under control. But anxiety crept in quietly, day after day, until it felt like I was carrying a weight I couldn’t…