Recently, I was having lunch with my beloved friend Sharyn when I mentioned how anxious I was. She nodded and said calmly, “Yep, you’re the most anxious person I’ve ever met.” But... Read more »
Picture a new parent awake at 3 a.m.—not because the baby is crying, but because they can’t stop checking if the baby is breathing. Their mind loops: What if I miss something?... Read more »
Living with ADHD as a woman often brings a double challenge — managing ADHD symptoms while coping with anxiety. Research shows that anxiety disorders are among the most common co-occurring conditions with... Read more »
An anxiety spiral happens when anxiety feeds on itself — a single worry sparks fear, physical stress reactions kick in, and those sensations trigger even more anxious thoughts. Imagine lying in bed... Read more »
Why anxious minds may turn away from fear—yet still let it shape their final judgment. Key Points People with anxiety disorders judged groups of faces as more fearful than non-anxious people, even... Read more »
When I started researching anxiety for my book Embracing Anxiety, I came up against a big problem: Everyone I talked to confused anxiety with panic! Friends and family, therapists and counselors, doctors,... Read more »
Safety behaviors—sometimes called safety-seeking behaviors—are actions people take to reduce anxiety in situations they expect will go badly. They’re not usually harmful on their face, but it’s how and why we use... Read more »
For many young adults, the transition to college is marked by academic pressure, social adjustments, and uncertainty about the future. These challenges often heighten vulnerability to mental health struggles, particularly anxiety and... Read more »
Anxiety can put strain on relationships by fueling constant worry, insecurity, and overthinking. It often leads to trust issues, communication breakdowns, or emotional withdrawal, making it hard for both partners to feel... Read more »
ADHD and relationship anxiety often overlap, as symptoms like distractibility, rejection sensitivity, and emotional regulation struggles can fuel worries about being a good partner, feeling secure, or being understood. Many people with... Read more »