Living with high-functioning anxiety often feels like walking a tightrope that no one else can see. Outwardly, you’re the achiever—the organized, reliable, always-on-top-of-things type. But under the surface, there’s a constant churn of worry, self-doubt, and tension that never really shuts off. I remember being praised for my “calm under pressure” demeanor at work, when…
It used to hit me the worst around 10:47 a.m. every day. Right after my second coffee, midway through a Zoom meeting, and nowhere near lunch. My heart would race. I’d forget to breathe properly. I’d open emails just to close them again. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever tried to type a report while your…
I used to think walking was just about getting from point A to point B. But after years of dealing with unpredictable migraines and trying every remedy under the sun—from prescription meds to acupuncture—I stumbled across something so deceptively simple that I nearly laughed. Walking meditation. Yeah, I was skeptical too. But what started as…
If you’re anything like me, deadlines don’t just bring out your productivity—they unleash a swarm of nervous thoughts that can derail your entire day. I’ve always struggled with this invisible weight hanging over my shoulders, especially when there’s a looming due date. You might start off organized, but suddenly your heart races, your focus scatters,…
You know, I used to be that person who rolled their eyes at the thought of laughter yoga. It sounded like one of those “feel-good” wellness fads that pop up on your feed and vanish just as quickly. But when lower back pain became a permanent guest in my daily routine, I was willing to…
Back when I used to battle stubborn back stiffness after long workdays, nothing really worked—until I stumbled across something I didn’t expect: music therapy. I’m not talking about just playing background tunes while stretching. I mean actually engaging with music as a therapeutic tool. It’s strange how a simple melody could loosen up my spine…
It’s one thing to deal with anxiety. It’s another beast entirely when it rides shotgun with a chronic illness. I still remember sitting in a sterile doctor’s office, heart pounding faster than it should, wondering if I was anxious or just reacting to another flare-up. Spoiler: it was both. Managing anxiety on top of managing…
You know that feeling when your chest tightens, your thoughts spiral, and suddenly your mouth goes dry—right before a difficult conversation? Yeah, been there more times than I’d like to admit. Whether it’s confronting a friend, talking to your boss, or having a hard chat with a loved one, anxiety has a sneaky way of…
Most mornings, I wake up feeling like the world is pressing down on my chest. It’s not the to-do list, or the emails, or the early calls. It’s something deeper—heavier. If you’ve ever opened your eyes and felt your heartbeat pounding for no apparent reason, you’re not alone. Why anxiety feels worse in the morning…