It feels like every time I scroll through my phone or turn on the news, there’s another crisis unfolding. Climate change, political unrest, economic instability—you name it. It’s exhausting. I’ve caught myself spiraling into “what-if” scenarios more often than I care to admit. If you’ve ever lost sleep over headlines or felt paralyzed by the…
When you’re living with chronic back pain, motivation doesn’t exactly show up with coffee in the morning. It’s more like dragging yourself out of bed, wondering if today will be any better than yesterday. I’ve been there—mentally drained, physically stuck, and emotionally exhausted. But somewhere between physical therapy visits and journaling in bed, I learned…
Life’s full of curveballs, right? Whether it’s starting a new job, moving across the country, having a baby, or navigating a breakup, major life changes have this sneaky way of throwing our emotions into a blender. For some of us, that blender is on high speed — and that’s what anxiety during major life changes…
It wasn’t until my third sleepless night in a row that I started questioning if my thoughts were the problem. I kept imagining worst-case scenarios, assuming I was doomed, and obsessing over things most people would brush off. That’s when I stumbled into the world of cognitive distortions—and everything started making sense. If you’ve ever…
There was a time I canceled every social plan for months. I couldn’t explain it—just the thought of being around people made my chest tighten. No one knew because I got good at hiding it. I’d send that “Sorry, not feeling great today” text and hope they didn’t press for details. That’s what anxiety disorders…
Rheumatoid arthritis and improving mental resilience go hand in hand. If you’ve ever battled the daily stiffness, relentless joint pain, and unpredictable flares, you know it’s not just a physical condition—it takes a serious toll on your mind, too. As a rheumatoid arthritis expert, I’ve worked with countless individuals facing these struggles, and let me…