I didn’t think much of it at first. Skipping alcohol for a while felt like a casual decision—until I realized how deeply it was tangled in my anxiety. If you’re someone navigating the choice to live alcohol-free and also managing anxiety, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, wrestling with social pressure, sleepless nights, and…
If you’ve ever felt like your heart is racing just looking at your to-do list, you’re not alone. I used to live on that edge too—constantly trying to catch up with time, never feeling in control of it. The weird part? I wasn’t lazy. I was doing too much, too fast, with zero system. Turns…
Ever walk into a room full of people and feel like every eye is silently judging you? Yeah, I’ve been there too. The flush in your cheeks, your heart pounding like it’s trying to escape your chest, that tightness in your throat when it’s your turn to speak — classic signs of social anxiety. But…
I never really saw it coming. Perfectionism always felt like a badge of honor—striving for excellence, triple-checking every detail, pushing myself just a little harder than everyone else. But at some point, it stopped feeling like a strength and started weighing me down. Deadlines made me freeze. One small mistake ruined my entire day. I…
So the other day, I stumbled across this old notebook from college filled with frantic scribbles about deadlines, social events, and, weirdly enough, doodles of spirals. I remember that time clearly—it was the peak of my “what is wrong with me?” phase. My brain felt like it was permanently stuck on fast-forward, and I had…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), chances are you’ve had those days—those heavy, overwhelming, emotionally exhausting days. And you’re not alone. One of the best ways to deal with rheumatoid arthritis depression is first acknowledging it’s a real, valid part of this disease. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I can’t tell you how often…
Let’s talk about something I see way too often in my practice—folks whose blood pressure readings shoot up the minute life throws them a curveball. And I get it. We’re human. Whether it’s work chaos, family stress, or even something as simple as traffic jams, stress has this sneaky way of spiking your numbers when…
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can be a daily challenge, especially when it starts to affect the things that bring joy and fulfillment into your life—your hobbies. If you’re someone who enjoys activities like painting, knitting, gardening, or even playing sports, you know that RA can make those simple joys feel like an uphill battle….