Ever wondered why some people seem to carry invisible weights from their childhood, even into adulthood? I used to think anxiety was just about overthinking small things, like worrying about being late or fumbling a presentation. But when I started connecting the dots between my own childhood experiences and the constant unease I felt as…
Last week, I stood in a grocery aisle for fifteen minutes—staring at two types of peanut butter. Organic or regular? Crunchy or smooth? A small, laughable choice, right? Yet my brain spun out, frozen by the “what if” scenarios. That’s the twisted irony of anxiety-induced indecision—it hijacks even the simplest moments. If you’ve ever found…
It’s hard to explain to someone who’s never dealt with it—how even a small bill in the mail can make your chest tighten or a sudden dip in your bank account balance can leave you frozen with fear. I used to brush it off as just “money stress,” but the truth is, anxiety around financial…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had this little voice in my head that tells me everything has to be *just right*. Not perfect—*flawless*. I’d double-check emails five times before sending, rewrite my grocery list to look neater, and completely avoid starting projects unless I was 100% sure I could do them perfectly….
If you’ve ever felt your heart race after reading a cruel comment online or spiraled into worry after someone targeted you on social media, you’re far from alone. I’ve been there too. What started as a passive scroll turned into nights of overthinking, chest tightness, and even fear of checking notifications. Dealing with anxiety after…
Some days, it hits me out of nowhere. One minute I’m fine, and the next, a sudden blast of sound, bright lights, or even a cluttered space sends my heart racing. That’s sensory overload. It’s not just “being sensitive”—it’s a real and often overwhelming anxiety response. And if you’ve ever felt this kind of spiraling…
Not long ago, I caught myself spiraling into this weird emotional loop. You know, the kind where you see your partner chatting with someone and suddenly, boom—your stomach twists, your brain races, and you start reading into every word, every glance. I used to think it was just plain jealousy, but over time, I realized…
If you’ve ever felt like your world spins off balance when someone close to you is away—even for a short time—you’re not alone. For years, I brushed off that persistent ache in my chest and the restlessness when my partner traveled for work. I told myself it was normal. Turns out, it wasn’t just me…
I still remember the first time I walked into my therapist’s office, completely unsure what to expect. I had spent months bouncing between emotions I couldn’t quite explain, and all I knew was that something felt off. My anxiety wasn’t just lingering in the background—it was loud, disruptive, and exhausting. That’s when I was introduced…