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.
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
Do you feel anxious a lot of the time? Is it the “normal anxious” that we all feel at some point, or is it the “weirdly anxious” that seems to get out of hand? It is perfectly normal for people to worry. We can’t help it. There are many uncertainties in life and it’s only … Read more
Mental health is no joke. It can affect you in more ways than you could ever imagine. It can turn your life upside down if not addressed. But did you know that many mental illnesses start from anxiety? Indeed, there are a number of mental diseases that have their roots in worries and fears. Anxiety … Read more
It was one of the most painful moments in my life when my boss verbally harassed me at work. With one short phrase, “Perhaps you should wear revealing blouses to make more sales,” he slandered, embarrassed, and belittled me. The insinuation was that I had no skills in my job other than using my body … Read more