Ever been trapped in a loop of anxious thoughts that just won’t let you breathe? You know the kind — your brain grabs onto a worry and spins it out of control, faster than you can say, “Calm down.” I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. Spiraling thoughts are sneaky; they creep…
Not long ago, I found myself clutching my steering wheel on the side of the road, heart racing, breath shallow, and completely sure I was about to die. It wasn’t a heart attack. It was another panic episode—and I was sick of feeling powerless. That’s when I stumbled (out of desperation, not some grand epiphany)…
You know that feeling when your chest tightens, your thoughts spiral, and suddenly your mouth goes dry—right before a difficult conversation? Yeah, been there more times than I’d like to admit. Whether it’s confronting a friend, talking to your boss, or having a hard chat with a loved one, anxiety has a sneaky way of…
It usually starts with one harmless thought. Then another. Before I know it, I’ve convinced myself I’ve messed up everything, that I’m not doing enough, or that something terrible is about to happen. That’s the spiral. And if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you know exactly what I mean. Spiraling thoughts from anxiety aren’t just…