anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
The Paradox of Quarantine as an Introvert
When I first heard that I had to move back in with my parents and finish the semester online, I was hit with a wave of conflicting emotions. I was in the midst of the busiest, most stressful semester of college, with days full of social outings, studying, club meetings, working multiple jobs, and preparing my scientific research for conferences. On the one hand, I was immensely saddened to leave behind my friends, professors, and research; on the other hand, the part of me that had barely been holding on throughout spring semester was relieved to get a "break" from all of the social and academic obligations.
By Mlana Lore6 years ago in Psyche
4 Signs Your Anxiety Is Affecting Your Dating Life
Unfortunately, anxiety is a condition that affects a huge swathe of the population, to varying degrees. Some learn to live with it; others struggle, often requiring expert intervention. One area which can be considerably impacted is using a date life. Even people enjoying a seemingly contented and committed relationship can face moments of doubt, no matter how irrational this sense of uncertainty and worry might be. One major issue with anxiety is that the signs aren't always obvious. They can be underlying, lurking beneath the surface, especially when the person involved feels obliged to hide them. But here are four surefire signs your anxiety is having a detrimental effect on your dating life.
By Jonathan Draper6 years ago in Psyche
Crippling Anxiety
Something I haven't talked about is the mess my house is in right now. I mentioned that my ex and I had bought a house together in 2015. Well before he decided to leave me in 2019 he smashed the kitchen apart. He was intending on putting a new one in but he didn't do it before he left.
By No One’s Daughter6 years ago in Psyche
Ashley's Anxieties
Okay, people. I’m about to get so real with you. More so than I ever have. I’m going to share my doubts, worries, and anxieties. I’m going to be an open book for those who can’t. Not everyone is comfortable talking about what goes on inside of their mind, some can’t. We are afraid of judgement. We are afraid of lost relationships. We are afraid of rejection. But, most of all, I think we feel ashamed. Ashamed that we can’t control our minds, ashamed that we can’t control our anxieties. And guess what? It’s okay. We are human. Our brains may be wired just a little differently than the person next to us, and that’s okay! So, buckle up ladies and gents, as I dive deep into my own mind and share all you need to know about my struggle with anxiety.
By Shaley Speaks6 years ago in Psyche
Pandemic Anxieties
It’s no secret that those of us suffering from anxiety have noticed some changes in our mental health throughout this global pandemic. Some may be improving, feeling less anxious about things like social gatherings, public appearances, or just being able to enjoy staying home. Others may feel like the weight of the world is on their shoulders as they struggle with feelings of isolation and fear, worrying about their loved ones or how they will make ends meet. Maybe those who had never experienced anxiety before are feeling lost in unfamiliar thoughts and feelings. Whatever it may be, we are all going through changes. I’ve talked with a few individuals and asked them to share how this global pandemic has altered their mental health, specifically anxiety.
By Shaley Speaks6 years ago in Psyche
Bullying & Anxiety
hi, I’m Cristina. Growing up, I was bullied constantly because of my looks, i was always this shy and quiet type of girl. I had no friends, and no one wanted to sit with me because I didn’t “look like them.” Every time I would get bullied, I would stay quiet. It was this fear of getting bullied again. I started to isolate myself, look in the mirror every morning and tell myself that I am not good enough.
By Cristina Marie6 years ago in Psyche
not so sweet dreams
I have often read that at least part of the dreams you have at night are based on the last things you think of before you sleep. My mind must be going off on some bizarre tangents I don't notice if this is true. Its not always the case that I remember dreams or that they gradually disperse as I wake up. For the first time that I can recall I physically woke my self as I reacted to something in the dream and even woke my fiancé. I can usually pick her up and move her if she's on my side of the bed so I presume my reaction to the dream was violent.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in Psyche
My Social Anxiety
Mental health is such a big topic lately. It’s crazy how friends and family may not understand but complete strangers do. All over the internet, I see people cry out for help from complete strangers through social media because they do not find that support from their own family or friends. Behind a screen they take off their mask there and post just about anything. They are simply looking for someone who understands. I find it incredible how individuals jump to encourage someone that is going through a hard time and just needs affirmation or someone to tell them, “me too, I’ve gone through the same thing”.
By REBECCA CHACON6 years ago in Psyche
Take a Deep Breath
It can be overpowering sometimes – the constant tormented loop of anxiety. When it feels like it never stops spinning, instead growing faster and faster until the outside world becomes a composition of blended colours and shapes blurred into obscurity. To be anxious has for far too long be deemed unnatural. And if you are, you’re weak, unbalanced, unable to cope – a disastrous construct of a millennial world who needs to buckle up and “get on with it.”
By The Rumble Online6 years ago in Psyche
The Anxiety Diaries
I'm doing my due diligence during quarantine by sitting on my couch, watching TV, and I decide to text my best friend. I haven't seen her since September, so this text needs to be epic. It needs to make her laugh hysterically and maybe even cry because she misses me as much as I miss her. It needs to remind her of how awesome our friendship is and wonder why we keep letting life get in the way.
By M. R. Warju6 years ago in Psyche
