anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Get F***ing Free of Anxiety
A little post on the art of "letting go." Sounds so fucking easy doesn't it? Well, it ain't and we know this all too well. On all platforms, we hold onto everything like a warm fluffy teddy, whether it be a bad relationship, possessions, anger, depression, anxiety, the list goes on, but this little teddy isn't so "fluffy." He's filled with rusty nails and sharp knives, and the tighter we hold onto this little bastard, the more pain we end up in, covered in cuts, and bleeding, wherever we go, as just a little reminder that he's still there, waiting for a cuddle. Creepy! But we all do it, even if we don't know it!
By Hollie Ash8 years ago in Psyche
5 Simple Ways to Help Cope with Anxiety
Coping mechanisms vary from person to person. One individual may write in a journal or make time out their day to take a nap. Another may sketch or spend time meditating. Some might not know how to cope, or things that once worked are no longer effective. For those of you that need some new ideas or suggestions, here are five things that help me to cope with my anxiety.
By Katee Selsor8 years ago in Psyche
How to Help a Partner Who Has Anxiety Disorder
From firsthand experience, I can tell you anxiety is not a laughing matter. I used to think that anxiety and depression were all just a state of mind; that you just weren’t trying hard enough to be happy. Not only is that incredibly rude of me to think, but it was incredibly naïve. The first time I had a panic attack I truly thought my heart was going to burst through my chest. It felt like I had just run a marathon while being suffocated at the same time.
By Ashlyn Harper8 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety
Who am I, you might be wondering? Well, let me start off by telling you who I am not. I am not a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, scientist, or anything of the like. I do not have all of the answers (or probably any, for that matter). If you are looking for a secret or magical solution to your problems, you should probably stop here, because I don’t have that, either. But what I do have is a lot of experience. I am a small-town girl that has been diagnosed with multiple forms of anxiety disorders, and I’ve been through hell and high water. I have a story that, whether you have an anxiety disorder or just that normal, public speaking or test taking anxiety, you can probably relate to in some way.
By Casey DiNicola8 years ago in Psyche
Yes, You Can Find Somebody Who Will Accept You and Your Anxiety
Having anxiety and in the dating world at the same time sounds scary and intimidating. Well, because it can be. It's scary to think that you might meet someone great, somebody who you've been looking for and as soon as you tell them about your anxiety, they run. They run so far away and you think that you'll never be able to find love again.
By Madison Zygadlo8 years ago in Psyche
The Importance of Pushing Through Anxiety and Enjoying the Moment
When your anxiety can be triggered by something as simple as walking out your door to begin your day; you learn to endure. But what about enjoying the moment instead of just enduring the situation? Is it possible to push through the anxiety you feel in order to experience joy?
By Alicia Lynn8 years ago in Psyche
My Days with Anxiety
Everyone has a bit of anxiety in their lives. It can be something simple like a test coming up or something complex like asking yourself, “What if I’m a minute late to homeroom?” That question used to get it started every morning. If I was a minute late to homeroom then the door would be closed, if the door was closed I’d have to knock, if I have to knock then everyone will look to see who knocked. That question punched me in the stomach 45 minutes before my alarm every morning and punched harder if I dared to try and sleep more. It started when I was in 7th grade. I honestly thought I was just dying at times. I had no idea what this constant pain was when eyes were on me or why I was doomed to never fully sleep, a doctor took a look at me and declared it an ulcer. Omeprazole can’t clear omnipresent dreams.
By Ciri Katora8 years ago in Psyche
