Richard Bailey
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I am currently working on expanding my writing topics and exploring different areas and topics of writing. I have a personal history with a very severe form of treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
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Physical Symptoms of Anxiety That Are Often Misdiagnosed
Anxiety doesn't always show up as worry, racing thoughts, or fear. In many cases, it’s the body, not the mind, that sounds the alarm. These physical symptoms can be misleading, even to medical professionals.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Why Does Anxiety Feel Worse at Night? Causes and How to Calm It
During the day, life is loud. Conversations hum in the background. Notifications ping. Tasks pile up. Your brain stays busy with to-do lists, responsibilities, and distractions. But then the sun sets. The world goes quiet. And for many people, that silence brings something else: anxiety.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Morning Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Stop It Before It Starts
What Is Morning Anxiety? Morning anxiety isn’t just waking up in a bad mood or feeling grumpy before coffee. It’s a pattern of waking up with a racing heart, tight chest, spinning thoughts, or an overwhelming sense of dread before the day even begins.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Remote Work with Depression and Anxiety: Help or Hindrance?
Remote work has become more than a trend, it's a cultural shift. For many, it offers the flexibility they’ve always craved. For others, it introduces new challenges that are difficult to articulate, especially for those navigating depression and anxiety.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Race, Class, and Personality: How to Combine D&D Mechanics for Maximum Story Impact
Creating a compelling Dungeons & Dragons character is more than just picking a race and class from a rulebook. While those mechanics lay the foundation, the real magic begins when you weave personality into the mix, aligning backstory, motivations, and flaws with your character's statistics.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
The Silent Struggle: Recognizing High-Functioning Anxiety and Depression at Work
In a world obsessed with performance, productivity, and professionalism, some struggles go unseen. They slip quietly beneath the surface, masked by punctuality, perfectionism, and polite smiles.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
