It’s funny how the fear of being left behind can sneak into the smallest corners of your life. You’re texting a friend, they don’t reply for hours, and suddenly your mind races: “Did I do something wrong?” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Anxiety tied to abandonment isn’t just about relationships — it…
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…
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your phone for way too long before replying to a message from someone you’re into—only to end up ghosting them because your brain spiraled into a full-blown anxiety storm—welcome to the club. Social anxiety can be subtle, or it can be absolutely paralyzing, especially when you’re trying to…