If you’ve ever felt like your brain has its own chaotic playlist on repeat, you’re not alone. I used to lie awake for hours, wrestling with a mind that wouldn’t shut up—overthinking every little thing. And let’s be honest, being trapped in a loop of anxious thoughts is downright exhausting. But here’s the good news:…
It’s funny how something as simple as a notebook and a pen can completely shift how you feel about your day. I remember during one of my worst anxiety spells, I started jotting down random thoughts in a beat-up journal. No fancy techniques. No “dear diary” clichés. Just raw, messy sentences. Yet, somehow, that act…
Living with high-functioning anxiety often feels like walking a tightrope that no one else can see. Outwardly, you’re the achiever—the organized, reliable, always-on-top-of-things type. But under the surface, there’s a constant churn of worry, self-doubt, and tension that never really shuts off. I remember being praised for my “calm under pressure” demeanor at work, when…
It’s funny how something left unsaid can haunt you louder than a full-blown argument. I’ve always thought that time would take care of the unanswered questions, but nope—anxiety from lack of closure has a mind of its own. Whether it’s a relationship that fizzled without explanation, a job opportunity that ghosted you after the final…
Journaling might seem like a simple habit—just pen and paper, right? But when I started journaling daily, I had no clue how much clarity and calm it would bring to my mental chaos. Especially with anxiety, those spiraling thoughts, the 2 a.m. worry fests, the emotional overload—it all started to feel manageable, even if just…