Back when I was in my twenties, I missed an incredible opportunity to speak at a conference—one that could’ve boosted my career—because I was terrified of messing up. At the time, I didn’t know what to call it. I chalked it up to nerves, or maybe I just wasn’t ready. But looking back, it was…
Sleep has always been a bit of a battle for me. There was a time I used to think I was just a “night owl” or someone who simply preferred working late. But the reality? Anxiety was quietly hijacking my nights. If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling for hours while your mind runs a…
I used to think anxiety was just mental. Racing thoughts, overthinking, maybe a little restlessness. But one morning, I woke up feeling like I hadn’t slept at all. My legs ached, my chest felt tight, and I could barely drag myself to the kitchen for coffee. At first, I thought I was coming down with…
Every now and then, I catch myself reacting to something seemingly small—an offhand comment, a slight change in routine—and feeling this overwhelming sense of dread or unease. I used to think it was just stress. But over time, I realized it ran deeper. That lingering anxiety, I found out, was tied to unresolved trauma—stuff I…
If you’ve ever found yourself curled up in a dark room, trying to escape a pounding migraine while your thoughts race with worry and fear, you’re not alone. I’ve been there more times than I can count. The connection between migraines and anxiety is more than coincidence—it’s a cycle, and once you’re in it, breaking…
I’ve lost count of how many times I walked into a room and felt like every pair of eyes was dissecting me—judging my clothes, my posture, even the way I breathed. If you’ve ever felt the same, you’re not alone. That persistent feeling of anxiety over being judged by others can quietly take over your…
There’s something weirdly exhausting about walking into a cluttered space. I used to think I could tune it out, just power through the mess around me. But little by little, the chaos started creeping into my mind. If you’ve ever felt on edge in your own home without quite knowing why, trust me, you’re not…
Losing a pet isn’t just heartbreaking—it can completely upend your sense of emotional balance. I remember when my golden retriever, Max, passed away. He’d been my sidekick for over a decade, and I was nowhere near prepared for the flood of anxiety that followed. What hit me harder than the sadness was the fear—tightness in…
I remember the first time I decided to cut back on caffeine. It wasn’t some grand decision fueled by research—it was more like, “Let me just skip my usual afternoon coffee and see how I feel.” Spoiler: I didn’t feel great. My head was pounding, my focus was shot, and ironically, I felt *more* anxious…