anxiety

A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?

There's a Monster Living Inside of me Named Anxiety.
I’m sitting in my empty bedroom. Moving is a hard thing, a big step, especially when you’re moving out on your own. I didn’t think I’d be ready at 20 but it feels right at this point. The freedom involved with living alone is almost high-inducing. Never really experiencing true freedom my entire life, I was excited about this new step, this new thing I got to experience. The thing which everyone else gets to experience and now finally, my time has come.
By Noah Frederick4 years ago in Psyche
10 Tips to reduce anxiety naturally...
Tips to combat anxiety naturally. In the kind of society in which we live, it is normal to feel anxious. Working out, reaching the end of the month, children’s scores, problems with a partner and many more issues can lead to frequent anxiety that is the cause of feeling anxious.
By Go Entrepreneur4 years ago in Psyche
Catalyst
CATALYST A time has come so momentous its necessity is terrifying. Decision time. I must utter decisions. Admit to them, own them, take responsibility for. But how to utter that which has always been unthinkable? Or perhaps denied because it has been unimaginable. The foundation stone of wishful thinking was firmly laid. We shaped a relationship around it: she and I. Creatively and with love, but there was a truth we avoided; and truth must eventually be spoken, or it corrodes, even the love and creativity. I have avoided confrontation. Leave well alone. But this moment has long lain coiled and waiting and I have sidestepped it. Just as I have sidestepped that coiled visitor sunning in the garden, our sanctuary. Do not disturb. It might uncoil and be calamitous.
By Alan Andrews4 years ago in Psyche
Can Anxiety Cause Bad Dreams?
By Arastou Aminzadeh, Founder, BNI Treatment Centers Like a vicious circle, teen anxiety can cause sleep disturbances, such as bad dreams, which leave them feeling sleep deprived—and that only exacerbates the anxiety the next day. Because getting quality sleep is so central to adolescent wellbeing, getting to the bottom of the stress or anxiety causing the sleep disturbance should be the primary focus.
By Arastou Aminzadeh4 years ago in Psyche
The 15 Things No One Ever Tells You About Having Anxiety
If you or a loved one has anxiety, you probably know what it feels like to constantly worry about the feeling that something bad is going to happen. You may know that it's something that's highly common and normal, but there are still plenty of things people don't talk about when they have anxiety. This list features 15 items that no one talks about when they have anxiety, with ideas on how you can cope with them.
By Phong OG 4 years ago in Psyche
ENOUGH
Here I am. The recreated version of my former self. The survivor of a Nervous Breakdown. Mental Health issues were not on my agenda.
By Kelly4 years ago in Psyche
Ativan to the rescue
When last we met, I was bellyaching about how horribly I was feeling. Sweating, panic attacks, the inability to catch my breath, the whole nine yards. Many of you sent me messages offering ideas about what might be ailing me beyond my anxiety (aka, the Big A.). Thank you. All definite possibilities. And all panic attack-inducing.
By Susan McCorkindale4 years ago in Psyche
A date with Willpower.
“New year, new me!” has never been a motto that I used too often. I always intended on being the same me, but better. Truthfully though, I was affirming that 2020 had my name all over it and I had big plans! I remember sitting on Hollywood Beach on New Year’s Day with my eyes closed, visualizing the year ahead. Faint Bachata music played in the distance from the live band, the sand beneath me kept me grounded while in thought, and every gust of wind felt like it whispered; “You got this.”
By Abigail Jean Jacques4 years ago in Psyche
A Familiar Stranger
Dusk had arrived too soon, cradling my apartment building like a toxic lover. The bathroom light seemed too dim, even while it cast shadows beneath my eyes as I gently applied the mascara.
By Karissa E.L. Cuff4 years ago in Psyche
What is ADHD? And how many types are there?
ADHD is a mental health disorder that can lead to behavioral hyperactivity. People suffering from this may face difficulty in concentrating on one task or sitting for long periods of time. ADHD has a combination of several problems such as difficulty maintaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior.
By Richard D. Abbey4 years ago in Psyche
there is more to this than what's happening
“How big will the incision be?” was the first of a list of questions I did not think to ask before brain surgery. I was honestly surprised they weren’t going to pull the tumor out of my ear with some sort of laser tweezers. I remembered just getting home on a sunny afternoon and answering my neurosurgeon’s PA’s call on my car’s bluetooth, parking in the driveway, and listening as she explained the surgery process. She told me they would make an incision, peel back the skin and the muscle… and then my consciousness started spinning. My roommate smiled and waved and I smiled and waved back. I could feel myself dissociating as she spoke. I snapped back to the conversation when she asked if I had any questions; “No, sounds good– see ya Tuesday!” Casual.
By Kayla Reiter4 years ago in Psyche
How 'Dear Evan Hansen' Helped Me Find My Inner Self as Someone Who Struggles. Top Story - December 2021.
Dear Lewis Jefferies, today is going to be a good day because you've accepted that having social anxiety is okay. The pain I've endured in the past of declining invitations to go out with people because I couldn't bring myself to going is unimaginable.
By Lewis Jefferies4 years ago in Psyche