When I first started experiencing migraines, I thought they were just bad headaches. But what really threw me off was the wave of social anxiety that came with them. I’d cancel plans last minute, avoid bright rooms, or feel on edge during group conversations. At the time, I didn’t connect the dots—migraines and social anxiety…
I used to think I was just shy. Job interviews made me sweat through my shirt, presentations felt like torture, and even casual networking events turned into silent nightmares. It wasn’t until I left one too many opportunities on the table that I realized—it wasn’t just nerves. It was social anxiety, and it was silently…
Ever find yourself overthinking every word you said at a party—or worse, not saying anything at all because you feared being judged? Yeah, I’ve been there too. Social anxiety isn’t just being shy. It’s that gnawing voice in your head that won’t let you relax, keeps replaying moments, and convinces you everyone noticed how awkward…
Social anxiety used to hijack my every thought at work, school, and even at casual dinners with friends. I’d replay conversations in my head like they were crime scene footage, dissecting every word I said. It wasn’t until I started trying out actual coping techniques—not just vague “take a deep breath” advice—that things genuinely began…