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 ‘Resurrection Stone’ of Self-Compassion: How to Talk to Past-You
Think back to the most cringe-worthy version of yourself—the one with questionable haircuts, bad crushes, and a staggering lack of life experience. Now imagine if that younger you appeared in front of you right now. Would you:
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Respawn Point’ Guide to Bad Mental Health Days
We’ve all been there—staring at the ceiling at 3 PM, wondering how basic human functions suddenly feel like expert-level tasks. The mental to-do list mocks you, motivation has glitched out of existence, and even your sweatpants feel like too much commitment. This isn’t just a bad day; it’s your brain blue-screening.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
How to Turn Your Anxiety Into a ‘Dragon’ You Can Ride
Anxiety isn’t some pesky garden snake you can ignore—it’s a full-grown, fire-breathing dragon that either torches your village or becomes your most powerful mount. The difference? Whether you’re running from it or learning to saddle up.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
💭 Running in the Rain with a Stranger Who Knows Your Secrets
You wake up breathless. Heart thudding. The sheets are tangled. Your skin feels damp, like the rain never left. You just came out of a dream that didn’t feel like fiction. It felt like memory. Like something important happened while you were asleep, and now it’s tugging at you, begging to be understood.
By Ojo8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Wingardium Leviosa’ of Anxiety: How to Lighten Your Mental Load
Anxiety is the overachieving Hufflepuff of mental states—it works too hard, cares too much, and won’t stop reorganizing your thoughts like a library on the verge of collapse. But what if you could wave a metaphorical wand and float those worries away?
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
What If Your ADHD Brain is Just a Wizard with Too Many Spells to Cast?
Imagine your mind as a wizard’s tower—not one of those tidy, Hogwarts-style affairs with neatly labeled potion bottles, but more like a chaotic arcane library where spellbooks float mid-air, portals to random dimensions keep opening, and your familiar (re: your last functional brain cell) is currently MIA because it got distracted by a shiny rock.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
“Healing Isn’t Always Beautiful — Sometimes, It’s Just Surviving the Day”
When we talk about healing, we often imagine something poetic. Sunsets. Yoga mats. Journals filled with affirmations. Deep breaths. Peace.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Psyche
How to Survive a Mental Breakdown Alone
I. Introduction You're not weak. You're human. A mental breakdown isn't just stress or sadness. It's a full-body shutdown - a scream from your nervous system that you can't take it anymore. And if you're living abroad, alone, or without real support, this pain feels like it has no off-switch.
By Dishmi M8 months ago in Psyche
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
I have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and I used to be a majorly timid people-pleaser, the proverbial obedient good girl who did what she was told and needed to be praised or else felt like she was failing.
By Sai Marie Johnson8 months ago in Psyche
“We Are All Carrying Something We Don’t Talk About”
Some people cry loud. Some cry in silence. And some — don’t cry at all. They just carry. They go to work, laugh with friends, reply to messages, post updates, and pay their bills — all while silently carrying things that no one sees.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Psyche
Declutter Your Mind: 7 Mental Habits for a Peaceful Life
We clean out our closets. We Marie Kondo our garages. But when was the last time you decluttered the one space you carry around all day in your mind? Yep, your brain might be more jam-packed than your junk drawer right now. Mental clutter, all those swirling thoughts, anxieties, regrets, and imaginary arguments you could’ve won in the shower, can leave you feeling overwhelmed, unproductive, and mentally exhausted.
By Chinedum John8 months ago in Psyche
What Anxiety Never Says Out Loud
Anxiety doesn’t scream. It whispers. And what it whispers is quiet, cruel, and constant. You might not hear it—but I do.
By The Manatwal Khan8 months ago in Psyche