I’ll never forget the morning I realized I’d stopped living my actual life. I was standing in my kitchen, coffee getting cold on the counter, …
When Running Away Makes Anxiety Worse: Why Facing Your Fears Is the Path Forward
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Finding Peace Through Gratitude: How Thankfulness Transforms Anxiety
I’ll be honest with you—there was a time when someone suggesting I “just be grateful” during a panic attack would’ve made me want to scream. …
Affirmations for Anxiety Relief: How to Rewire Your Thoughts
I remember the first time someone suggested I use affirmations for my anxiety. I was sitting in my therapist’s office, exhausted from another sleepless night …
Creative Outlets for Anxiety Relief: Art, Music, and Writing
I’ll never forget the afternoon I sat frozen on my couch, chest tight, thoughts racing so fast I couldn’t catch a single one. My therapist …
Using Humor and Laughter for Natural Anxiety Relief
I’ll never forget the moment during one of my worst panic attacks when Bailey, my rescue dog, sneezed so hard he fell off the couch. …
Creative Outlets for Anxiety Relief: Art, Music, and Writing
I’ll never forget the afternoon I sat on my bedroom floor, surrounded by cheap watercolors and a blank canvas, thinking “This is ridiculous. I’m 32 …
Breathing Exercises for Anxiety Relief: Simple Techniques You Can Do Anywhere
I’ll never forget the first time a panic attack hit me in the middle of Target. My chest tightened, my vision narrowed, and I genuinely …
Managing Social Anxiety During the Holidays: Finding Peace in the Season of Gathering
You know that feeling when your phone buzzes with yet another holiday party invitation, and instead of excitement, your stomach drops? I was scrolling through …