Anxiety can keep us from being happy.
A small amount of anxiety can be useful. But disproportionate anxiety causes fear, apprehension, worry and nervousness that can hold us back and even make our lives a living nightmare.
The posts in this category focus on understanding and dealing with multiple facets of anxiety to help us live calmer and happier lives.
Have you ever found it difficult to trust others after losing someone important to you? Do you worry about being rejected, fear that people will leave, or find yourself becoming overly anxious in close relationships? These experiences can sometimes be linked to abandonment issues. While the term isn’t a formal mental health diagnosis, it describes … Read more
Many people use the terms panic attack and anxiety attack like they mean the same thing, but they’re actually quite different. You might feel your heart racing and worry taking over, but knowing which one you’re experiencing can help you get the right support and feel better faster. The main difference is that panic attacks … Read more
When anxiety starts to take over, your thoughts can spiral out of control. You might feel disconnected from your surroundings or caught in a loop of worry. The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is a simple method that uses your five senses to bring your attention back to the present moment and interrupt anxious thoughts in about … Read more
When someone you care about is going through depression, it can feel hard to know what to say or do. You want to help, but you might worry about making things worse or saying the wrong thing. Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people, and your support can make a … Read more
When life feels overwhelming, even a few quiet moments can make a difference. Stress, racing thoughts, and everyday worries can quickly pile up, making it hard to slow down and relax. That is why simple, calming activities can be so helpful when you need a mental break. One surprisingly soothing option is coloring. Coloring pages … Read more
Do you ever feel like your mind just will not slow down? Anxiety has a way of creeping into everyday life. It can show up during work, in social situations, or even in quiet moments when you are supposed to be relaxing. Over time, that constant stress can feel overwhelming and hard to manage. The … Read more
Are you unsure of what to write in your journal to ease those feelings of anxiety? If so, then you can use the following 59 journaling prompts for anxiety to free your mind from troubled thoughts. Many people live in a perpetual state of anxiety. One anxious thought often leads to another, and then another, … Read more
If you live with anxiety, you likely want to do whatever you can to relieve it. For example, maybe you’ve considered using a service dog for anxiety. Dogs have long been used as service animals for people with disabilities. They can also serve those with mental health conditions like anxiety. But what qualifies as a … Read more
Do you feel anxious a lot? Are you looking for a unique, light, fun way to deal with your worries? Anxiety is no joke. Especially if you have been medically diagnosed to have an anxiety disorder, it is not something you can easily brush off. But sometimes, a bit of fun is the best way … Read more
Are you scouring the internet and newspapers for job vacancies, and perhaps you’ve found quite a few that sound like great opportunities? But there’s only one problem: you suffer from anxiety, and you aren’t sure if these jobs are suitable or if they’ll set off your anxiety triggers. When it comes to finding the perfect … Read more