I’ve heard anxiety described as “wrestling a bear.” Having personally lived with anxiety, I can confirm: Sometimes it feels less like a bear, but more often, like battling a full-grown grizzly. The... Read more »
When panic and anxiety strike, the body becomes confused, interpreting, overinterpreting, and misinterpreting signals from the brain and reacting with a slew of uncomfortable and sometimes frightening physical symptoms. These can include... Read more »
Imagine being in a social setting, and suddenly, a harsh inner camera flips on. For many with social anxiety, this “inner movie” is a negative self-image, seen through the critical eyes of... Read more »
Imagine you have a fear of public speaking. During therapy, you stand up and talk. Is the goal to stand there until your racing heart slows down, or is it to prove... Read more »
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 »