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…
It started in college — the creeping sense that none of it made sense. You’re studying for exams, laughing with friends, maybe even dating someone great… but there’s this underlying dread that hits out of nowhere. I used to brush it off as stress. Turns out, it wasn’t just stress — it was *existential anxiety*….
If you’ve ever had a moment where your mind spiraled into a terrifying scenario over something small—a missed call, a headache, a delay in a text reply—you’re not alone. I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. The racing heart, the sweaty palms, and that intense, sinking feeling in your chest—it’s all too…
Ever feel like your mind gets stuck in a loop of thoughts that just won’t quit? That spinning wheel of “what ifs,” irrational fears, or mental checklists that seem to hijack your peace? You’re not alone. I used to lose sleep over what seemed like trivial worries—only to realize they weren’t just stress-related thoughts but…
I used to think I was just overreacting. That maybe I was being dramatic when my mind spiraled into dark corners during stressful moments. But as it turns out, what I was experiencing were intrusive thoughts during anxiety attacks — and I wasn’t alone. It’s surprisingly common, but not nearly talked about enough. The worst…
Ever found yourself lying awake at 3 AM, staring at the ceiling, overthinking a conversation from three days ago? Yeah, same here. Worry is part of life—like that friend who overstays their welcome but somehow you’ve just learned to live with. But what happens when that worry sticks around, grows roots, and refuses to leave…
Ever find yourself lying awake at night, your mind racing through every worst-case scenario imaginable? Yeah, me too. That relentless loop of “what ifs” and overanalyzing every small decision—it’s exhausting. If you’ve ever felt like your brain has no off-switch, chances are you’re tangled up in the messy web of overthinking and generalized anxiety. And…
Most people wouldn’t guess I struggle with anxiety—on the outside, everything looks put together. I meet deadlines, keep appointments, and even joke around during meetings. But inside? It’s like a storm that never stops brewing. That’s the twisted beauty of high-functioning anxiety symptoms—they’re often invisible to everyone but painfully obvious to the person experiencing them….
It’s 2 a.m. and your mind won’t shut off. You’re lying in bed, physically exhausted, but mentally replaying a conversation from two days ago for the 37th time. “Why did I say that?” “Did I look weird?” “What if they think I’m ridiculous?” Obsessive thoughts in anxiety are like uninvited guests who don’t know when…