There’s something deeply frustrating about dealing with a migraine that refuses to quit. Now, toss in depression, and suddenly it’s not just about the pounding pain—it’s a layered fog that doesn’t lift, even after the headache fades. I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit. What most people don’t realize is that chronic…
It’s midnight again. I’m staring at the ceiling, my body exhausted but my mind running wild. You’d think I was rehearsing for a mental marathon—looping through everything I said, didn’t say, should’ve said, and might have to say tomorrow. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever wondered how anxiety leads to overthinking at night, you’re definitely not…
I remember the first time it happened—walking through a busy street fair, laughter and chatter blending into a mess of noise, when suddenly a balloon popped. My heart launched into my throat. Within seconds, I was frozen, breath shallow, sweat forming on my neck, eyes darting like prey sensing danger. That wasn’t just being startled….
If you’ve ever felt a tight, heavy sensation in your chest and thought, “Am I having a heart attack?”—you’re not alone. That crushing discomfort, the sudden jolt of panic, or that hollow aching pressure that creeps in when you’re least expecting it… that’s often anxiety showing up uninvited. I’ve had it hit while waiting in…
Let’s be real—interviews can mess with your head. Even if you’ve prepped, ironed your outfit, and memorized your answers inside out, that spike of anxiety before walking into the room (or joining the Zoom) can hit you like a truck. I’ve been there—palms sweating, heart racing, brain turning into oatmeal. But over the years, I’ve…
Stress is sneaky. It creeps in from work, relationships, the endless pings of notifications—and before you know it, your temples start to pound like a bass drum. I know it all too well. As someone who’s juggled tight deadlines and the occasional toddler meltdown, migraines became part of my life. But here’s the thing: managing…
If you’ve ever felt like your mind is running a mile a minute, always alert, scanning the room, the people, the energy—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. For a while, I honestly thought I just had anxiety. But after digging deeper (and going through more than one late-night rabbit hole of research and therapy…
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “sorry” for things that don’t even need an apology—like speaking too much, asking a question, or just existing in someone’s space—you’re not alone. I used to be that person, apologizing for everything, even when someone else bumped into me. What I didn’t realize back then was that this constant…
Most of us have irrational fears from time to time—those sudden jolts of anxiety that make no sense but feel incredibly real. For people living with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), these fears aren’t occasional—they’re part of the daily grind. I remember lying awake at 2 a.m. convinced I’d forgotten to lock the front door (I…