Back in my high school days, I used to dread walking into the classroom. It wasn’t the exams or even the presentations—it was the constant, buzzing anxiety that followed me around like a shadow. If you’re dealing with anxiety at school, you’re far from alone. It’s more common than people think, and trust me, it’s…
During my college years, I always thought I was just a perfectionist. Staying up till 3 AM revising assignments that were already good enough, heart pounding before presentations, avoiding group discussions because my mind would go blank — it all seemed like typical student stress. But in hindsight, what I didn’t realize was how anxiety…
It was a Tuesday morning when I found my teenage son sitting on the floor of his room, staring blankly at his open physics textbook. No earbuds, no phone in hand, just silence—and tension you could slice with a butter knife. I asked what was up, and he just muttered, “I can’t do this.” That’s…
Back when I started college, I had no idea that juggling coursework, social expectations, and my own perfectionist mindset would trigger something deeper—constant, nagging anxiety. At first, I thought it was just stress. But over time, I realized it wasn’t just the pressure of midterms or trying to find my place in a sea of…
Anxiety at school isn’t just a “nervous before the test” kind of feeling—it can be a persistent, overwhelming presence that silently eats away at your focus, confidence, and overall enjoyment of the school experience. I remember walking into class with my heart pounding and hands shaking, pretending everything was fine while my thoughts were spiraling….
Back when I started college, I thought my biggest hurdle would be picking the right major. Turns out, it was managing my own mental health — something no syllabus ever mentioned. I didn’t even realize what I was dealing with until I started skipping meals, overthinking every decision, and spending more time in the library…