anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Living with an Anxiety Disorder
About Anxiety... I have suffered from an anxiety disorder ever since my early teens (I am now in my early forties), before such conditions were commonly diagnosed or recognized and over the years I have learnt a few strategies that are often (but not always) helpful in managing my condition.
By talia mason7 years ago in Psyche
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Sitting on the bus, something I have done a thousand times at this point. Same stops, same people, pretty much the same driver. The environment around me hasn't changed and the day has started similarly to every other day. But today... today I can't seem to breathe normally. Shallow, swallowed, and paused. I start over. Breathe slower and deeper. I can't get control over my breathing. I feel my body stress and my mind starts to get involved.
By Steven Altman7 years ago in Psyche
Adult Separation Anxiety and Leaving a Controlling Religion
The Holy Bible is, in my mind, a very cathartic and meaningful book. I do not feel any resentment towards the book over the way religion and the rueful exiting of religion has left me damaged. I am nothing but a believer in the bible and it's valuable truths regarding how to be a kind, loving, and humble person on the earth today. I have strong faith in the morals taught from this book, and I believe that if humankind were to take these morals to heart, then the world be a much better home for us all.
By Via Writes7 years ago in Psyche
Find What Makes You Human
In the film, Silver Linings Playbook, Jennifer Lawrence’s character Tiffany describes herself as “not a very good dancer” but that “it’s therapy and it’s fun.” The first time I saw the film, this line spoke to me. I related to her, because it made her depression a bit more bearable. I have a YouTube channel, where I’ve talked a few times about self care, and found myself using this sentiment as advice recently. I found myself advising people to find a passion to help them through anxiety. Writing had basically saved my sanity and honing it has been the best medicine. But who was going to see that? My channel has 52 subscribers and averages 15 views per video, so who was I really talking to?
By Emilia Boone7 years ago in Psyche
Am I Listening Actively or Centering
It is so easy to trip over yourself when your entire life is ruled by one overpowering emotion: Anxiety. I, like many of my generation, suffer from an anxiety disorder, and while mine is slightly more intense than the average bear (Tourette's Syndrome) that doesn't mean that the things I experience are any different than anyone else suffering from other anxiety disorders, I just may experience them with different intensity.
By Paige Graffunder7 years ago in Psyche
First Hand Tips for Teen Depression and Anxiety
When you are hurting and are sad the last thing you want to hear is someone label you mentally ill. Ever feel uptight, on edge, paranoid, or maybe think you are not important enough? You are not alone. Being a teen and dealing with depression and anxiety is sadly almost the norm for most American teenagers. 20 percent of American teens will be depressed before reaching adult hood. Social media has a huge impact and affects teens body image, self image, and has teens comparing themselves to others.
By Brock Sharp7 years ago in Psyche
Phone Assessments Are the Worst for Anxiety Disorders
For some reason earlier today my mind was thrown back to excruciating telephone assessments with the NHS for help with my mental health. I can only assume that my depression had decided that I needed to ruminate on those unpleasant experiences and that my anxiety was in cahoots and had picked right then for me to think endlessly about the stupid answers I gave.
By Alicia Brunskill7 years ago in Psyche
Cords, Curses, Bindings, and Contracts
Cords, curses, bindings, and contracts all happen on an energetic level. I’m figuring out that I have cords in my system from family that looks like those thick garden hoses Dale describes. The nature of one such contract is that I agree to stay poor, yellow is a color about exchanging beliefs, one belief being that I do not make my own money, I have to stay low-income. Life energy cords abound to my past lives where I was a witchcraft practitioner over and over again. My family threw me under the bus in many a past life, forcing me to believe their religion exclusively.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Psyche
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
I began experiencing Social Anxiety at an early age; to be honest, as far back as I can remember. It started in elementary school as what I thought was just "stage fright." I was terrified to be called on in class. I was terrified to "popcorn read" paragraphs alongside my peers. I was never the social butterfly type. My Social Anxiety progressed as the middle school years crept in. Dating, puberty, parties... the horror. I completely avoided dating—it wasn't in my interests. I joined the school choir to put myself out there. I remember the first day. The teacher lined us all up by height and directed up on to the risers. She made me sing in front of everyone by myself to fit me into the appropriate section. I was shaking in my brown desk afterwards, completely red in the face. I can't believe I just did that. The tiny girl with brown hair and brown eyes tapped my shoulder and said, "You did great, don't be so nervous!"
By Hanna Fannin7 years ago in Psyche
