anxiety

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

Beast
You must get out of here, now GO Quickly, before it gets to you! The air around my lungs has been sucked into a shrinking vortex and my heart is dying to keep me alive.
By Beth McDonald4 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety
It is always with me. I carry it on my back. I project it to the world. But I am none the wiser. I continue my scratching and stimming until someone asks, "Are you okay?" Then thinking back to what I had been doing, I didn't even realize I looked unwell. So I reply, "Yeah, I'm fine." so that my worries don't further burden those around me.
By Courtney Ann4 years ago in Psyche
Fear of Failure Kept Me From Writing for Over a Decade
It’s the first (slightly) chilly day of Fall in Florida and my husband, Sean, and I are on a walk. Our easy conversation mirrors the winding and converging brick roads of our neighborhood; we’re languidly moving from one topic to the next and then back to a previous point of discussion as we meander the shady streets.
By Taylor Moran Writes4 years ago in Psyche
What Anxiety Really Feels Like
I just woke up and the anxiety was upon me. It only took nine minutes. Nine minutes before I began to dwell on an upcoming social obligation. Oscillating between deciding to go and hating it, or decided to bail and letting everyone down.
By Zachary Phillips4 years ago in Psyche
Are You Experiencing Anxiety?
Signs of anxiety: Exaggerated worries - manifested almost throughout the day, for the smallest problems. Restless thoughts arise, several days a week, more than six months. Agitation and nervousness persist throughout the day and unexplained fatigue occurs.
By Julie Badweather4 years ago in Psyche
Being Shy and Having Social Anxiety Are Not the Same Thing
So, let me start this off by saying that I am not the most patient, tolerant person in the world. However, as someone who identifies as an empath, I do believe I'm in the top 5. Either way, I think it's high time that people recognize social anxiety for the severe disorder it is, rather than over-generalizing it and chalking it up to simply being "shy."
By Ivy Locke4 years ago in Psyche
How To Overcome Anxiety
2016 was the worst year for my mental health; at the beginning of the year, I was diagnosed with mild depression and was experiencing suicidal thoughts. The last time I even thought about ending my life was when I was twelve; I haven't thought about suicide since that moment. I have to explain what suicidal thoughts are for me. I never wanted to die, and I enjoyed earth and my family. If I had the chance to kill anything, it would be my thoughts. My mind would never stop over-thinking and over-analyzing things; those thoughts would translate to negative thoughts about myself after some time. During that time, I felt like a failure. I left a job I didn't want to go to; I started a new career I hated and experienced colorism from my supervisor.
By teisha leshea4 years ago in Psyche
I Woke Up Dead
Laying in my bed.. Unable to move, eyes roaming around to a familiar sight. My bedroom, the same walls, the same posters on them, the same door I left cracked before I laid down to sleep. But something is different. Physically unable to move my arms or legs or any part of my body. Paralyzed to my mattress I slowly start to panic. I started to scream out, but my tone mummified, and no sound was coming out.
By S.M.E4 years ago in Psyche
Camping
I’m cold. It’s the first thing I realize when I wake up. The second is that I should be asleep and I’m not. Did I mention I hate camping? Not only is it dark outside and again I say cold. Here in nature lacks the noise of civilization. I find it far from peaceful. Animals are not quiet. Insects continue to buzz even with the moon shining bright. Of course for many of them, it’s time to be awake. I wish I could say the same.
By Adrian Hollomon4 years ago in Psyche
All You Need to Know About Anxiety & Effective Anxiety Management
The body's normal response to stress is anxiety. Anxiety is a sensation where a person feels fearful or apprehensive about what is going to happen in the future. Certain situations such as speaking in front of a large audience, the first day of college, result day etc. can make a person feel nervous and fearful. Getting anxious in these situations is quite normal for a person. Moreover, anxiety is sometimes healthy as it helps a person to prepare and plan more efficiently. But if a person gets anxious even in simple and everyday activities, then they might need to seek professional help.
By Luca Grout4 years ago in Psyche
Homichlophobia
Ever since I was little, I had a fear of fog. It was triggered when my dad went to take my sister and me to get a Christmas tree on a December night. The road was in a rural area and there were no lights on the streets. The fog was so dense that he turned down the radio because he was too distracted. I could not read my dad’s mind, but I felt that we had the same thought: please just let us get home safe. Then, out of nowhere...my dad ran over a person. He came out of nowhere and was wearing dark clothing. The man did not live. He was only 23. My father was so scared, he drove off.
By A.A.C.4 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety: My Wife's Most Narcissistic Relationship
How would you feel if you found out your spouse was in another relationship? How would you feel if the one with which they were in a relationship could pop up at any time, no matter the day, no matter the time, no matter what you two are doing?
By Randell Gresham4 years ago in Psyche