It usually starts with a simple thought—something so small you’d laugh about it if someone else brought it up. But then, like an echo that refuses to fade, it loops. Again. And again. That’s how overthinking pulls me in—and if you’re like me, it rarely stops there. It snowballs into full-blown anxiety, hijacking my ability…
Some mornings, I wake up with a racing heart, my brain buzzing with a dozen worries before I’ve even gotten out of bed. Sound familiar? That persistent undercurrent of unease used to define the start of nearly every day for me—until I stumbled upon something surprisingly simple: daily affirmations. I didn’t think repeating positive phrases…
If you’ve ever caught yourself slouching at your desk or holding your breath without realizing it, you’re not alone. I never really paid attention to how anxiety crept into my posture and breath patterns until I started feeling physically drained all the time. It wasn’t just mental stress—it was showing up in my shoulders, my…
I used to think I had everything under control until I found myself white-knuckling the steering wheel on a quiet freeway, heart pounding like I was in a high-speed chase. But there was no chase. No danger. Just me, my car, and a gnawing sense of dread. If you’ve ever battled that kind of anxiety…
Ever found yourself sweating bullets just thinking about raising your hand in a meeting or classroom? Yep, I’ve been there too. It’s wild how something so simple—asking a question—can send your heart racing and your brain into panic mode. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re tired of that tight grip anxiety has over something…
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…
It’s kind of wild how your back can hurt from something that happened years ago—something emotional, not physical. I used to think my back pain came from sitting too long or lifting the wrong way. But nothing really explained the stabbing pain between my shoulder blades that showed up when I was stressed or triggered….
If you’re anything like me, deadlines don’t just bring out your productivity—they unleash a swarm of nervous thoughts that can derail your entire day. I’ve always struggled with this invisible weight hanging over my shoulders, especially when there’s a looming due date. You might start off organized, but suddenly your heart races, your focus scatters,…
If you’ve ever walked into a hospital for a simple test and walked out feeling like your heart was still trapped inside that building, you’re not alone. Medical trauma is real—and the anxiety that follows can sneak into your life in ways you never expected. I’ve been there. A botched blood draw once made me…