anxiety

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

Children with Anxiety
I wrote this article because I wish something like this had been around for my parents to read when I was young and in the midst of dealing with something I didn’t understand. Luckily for the newer generations there is so much knowledge being shared when it comes to mental health. If I could contribute to that in some way that would make me happy. So I hope this reaches someone who needs to read this and I hope it leads to a child's recovery from anxiety. The younger me will finally heal from the past with those who are getting the help they need and deserve in the present.
By Test6 years ago in Psyche
Social Anxiety
A Little Info About Social Anxiety Avoiding, overthinking, feeling awkward is just a few of the things we deal with when it comes to being anxious in the social aspects of our lives. It can be hard to get out of your house at times, it might even be a struggle to find work or go to school. There can also be physical symptoms of anxiety that spring up and make everything feel so much worse. Blushing, shaking, sweating, nausea, tightness in the throat are just a few of the things that can happen due to anxiety, and it’s terrible.
By Test6 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety: 5 Notions & 1 Hunch
Definition of notion (1): an individual's conception or impression of something known, experienced, or imagined (2): an inclusive general concept Definition of hunch (3): a strong intuitive feeling concerning especially a future event or result
By Richard L6 years ago in Psyche
Dealing with Anxiety
Hello! It’s very nice to meet you. My name is Rebecca, I’m 18 years old, and I’ve been struggling with anxiety for almost all of my life.
By Rebecca6 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety
I get asked regularly what it’s like to live with anxiety and despite how much I try to explain it there simply is no short answer. Anxiety is not the same in every person, it is also not the same everyday, every hour, every minute and every second. I have been living alongside my anxiety for years so I can’t remember a time where I was living without it. My anxiety is such an essential role in my life and when I get asked “What is it like living with anxiety?” my first thought is always ‘ I don’t know, it’s the same as I’ve always lived’ which can be a bit confusing at times even for me.
By Ashley Ramos6 years ago in Psyche
AnXiEtY
Growing up is inevitable, there is absolutely no way around it. Unfortunately there are many obstacles thrown at us as we grow - although these aren't always bad they're usually thrown at us for learning experiences. There are many nights that I catch myself hiding out in my room after a long day of work, or school - for me, these are obstacles. Sometimes I'll spend a whole day in my room, barely leaving or interacting with a house full of people. For me, after a day of forced interaction with people - I need some time to myself to rejuvenate. There are days that I feel really good, but my anxiety is always with me.
By Shay Gross6 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety: A Symptom
When I say puberty had hit me with a vengeance, I mean I went bonkers. Everything became harder. I began feeling more. Some serious dysfunction was happening at home that didn't help, and I dropped out of high school my first semester junior year due to depression and anxiety.
By Katherine Apuzzo6 years ago in Psyche
Overthinking Rant
At every stage of an individual's life, there comes times when outside factors/possibilities come to play. Some of these are totally understandable and logical, others are things that are anxiety inducing or will lead you into situations that cause you to overthink.
By Paulus6 years ago in Psyche
'Brave Time'
About 1 in 8 children feel anxious, it is a natural emotion, but having responses in place can provide support. There are practical tips you can put in place to support anxious learners on a daily basis, from a lay point of view. Changing your way of thinking about anxiety, fear, and worry is not a therapy device and does not replace the role of counsellors or therapy sessions. But over time you can form an automatic response routine.
By Andrea Dix (www.andreadix.weebly.com)6 years ago in Psyche
Health Anxiety, Illness Phobia, Hypochondria, Paranoid... Irrational?
Anxiety is extraordinary. Currently 284 million people globally suffer from anxiety, various types of course. That's approximately 1 in every 13 people and its only on the rise.
By Gemphtgraphy6 years ago in Psyche
An Average Looking Mess
Welcome to my insane life. My name is Alex. I'm 20 years old, but sometimes I feel like I'm 12. I have generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic disorder. I'm in college, living by myself. I have a boyfriend, a mom, a dad, a sister, a brother, a dog, and a small extended family. I'm an overeater when I get anxious, causing me to have body dysmorphia. Yep, I'm a hot mess, actually, an average looking mess.
By Ally Schrieber6 years ago in Psyche
What You See—vs—What I See
When you look at this picture you get two perceptions. One, a beautiful girl with makeup on... two, take a closer look. The eyes, you see the pain in her eyes.
By Ellie-mae Warden6 years ago in Psyche