anxiety

A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?

I heard a knock
I heard a knock. It was the casual every day knock. I proceeded to open the door, fully aware Anxiety tends to arrive earlier than expected. I let her in and tried my best not to pay attention to the constant blabbering. She never makes any sense in the morning and if I knew her, she must have had a couple of espressos on her way here. We had a ritual you see? I would show her to the couch, she would say she would rather stand. I would insist, and she would brush my suggestion away preferring to take a place close to the window. She knew she was not the only one invited and a big part of her wanted to control anyone coming in and out.
By Ivo Belfo6 years ago in Psyche
The very British Anxiety of Supermarket Shopping
I am a very anxious person. Cigarettes are not cool. You can see by my eyebrows. They are very anxious eyebrows. They show my deep sense of fear, and are awfully bushy - a tint and thread is due.
By Hyper Homo6 years ago in Psyche
Pandemic, Or Panic-demic
It started like anyone else's story. I was at work, just doing my job. The news had just started trickling in about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. I was doing my best to ignore it. Not because I didn't think it was a big deal, but because if I wanted to function for the rest of the work day, I couldn't think about what was happening "out there." Isn't "out there" a scary phrase? You don't know exactly where it is, so it could be anywhere. Or everywhere. And what was "out there" was killing people - a lot of people. So I did my best to keep a smile on my face and act like nothing was happening. I work in retail - office supplies. Orders kept coming in, so for a while thing were business as usual.
By Cheyanne Monk6 years ago in Psyche
Living with anxiety
Anxiety is a very complex emotion that can impact anyone and everyone at any given time. It was something that I had not experienced before in my life and is very new to me. In this blog I want to talk about my experience of anxiety as someone that has never really experienced it before. I want to explore to sources, how it makes you feel and the methods for coping and living with it day to day.
By Maya Neama6 years ago in Psyche
Fixing Anxiety without Medications Part 1
I have been an in the closet about my anxiety for my entire life. When I turned 30, I finally came to the realization that I have to get a hold of this as I laid in my bed gasping for air and freaking my husband out. Anxiety had taken over my life. It had completely ruined it actually. I was on edge. I couldn't balance my checkbook. I blamed everyone else and then wondered why no one wanted to be around me. It made me feel as if I was stuck in life. Worrying about one thing or another. Frustrated with the fact that my life wasn't as I had intended it to be. This was a crazy cycle of my life with no end to it.
By Richlynn Arthur6 years ago in Psyche
Let's Talk Anxiety
Before we even dive into this post, I would just like to point out that I love Snapchat filters and how they make me look (please refer to the pics used in this post). So with that being said, LET’S TALK ABOUT MY ANXIETY!!! If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I have somewhat talked about my anxiety and what (or who) causes it, so today I wanted to talk more about that AND what happens/how I feel when I get anxious.
By Taylor Hagemann6 years ago in Psyche
The Paradox of Quarantine as an Introvert
When I first heard that I had to move back in with my parents and finish the semester online, I was hit with a wave of conflicting emotions. I was in the midst of the busiest, most stressful semester of college, with days full of social outings, studying, club meetings, working multiple jobs, and preparing my scientific research for conferences. On the one hand, I was immensely saddened to leave behind my friends, professors, and research; on the other hand, the part of me that had barely been holding on throughout spring semester was relieved to get a "break" from all of the social and academic obligations.
By Mlana Lore6 years ago in Psyche
4 Signs Your Anxiety Is Affecting Your Dating Life
Unfortunately, anxiety is a condition that affects a huge swathe of the population, to varying degrees. Some learn to live with it; others struggle, often requiring expert intervention. One area which can be considerably impacted is using a date life. Even people enjoying a seemingly contented and committed relationship can face moments of doubt, no matter how irrational this sense of uncertainty and worry might be. One major issue with anxiety is that the signs aren't always obvious. They can be underlying, lurking beneath the surface, especially when the person involved feels obliged to hide them. But here are four surefire signs your anxiety is having a detrimental effect on your dating life.
By Jonathan Draper6 years ago in Psyche
Crippling Anxiety
Something I haven't talked about is the mess my house is in right now. I mentioned that my ex and I had bought a house together in 2015. Well before he decided to leave me in 2019 he smashed the kitchen apart. He was intending on putting a new one in but he didn't do it before he left.
By No One’s Daughter6 years ago in Psyche
Ashley's Anxieties
Okay, people. I’m about to get so real with you. More so than I ever have. I’m going to share my doubts, worries, and anxieties. I’m going to be an open book for those who can’t. Not everyone is comfortable talking about what goes on inside of their mind, some can’t. We are afraid of judgement. We are afraid of lost relationships. We are afraid of rejection. But, most of all, I think we feel ashamed. Ashamed that we can’t control our minds, ashamed that we can’t control our anxieties. And guess what? It’s okay. We are human. Our brains may be wired just a little differently than the person next to us, and that’s okay! So, buckle up ladies and gents, as I dive deep into my own mind and share all you need to know about my struggle with anxiety.
By Shaley Speaks6 years ago in Psyche
Pandemic Anxieties
It’s no secret that those of us suffering from anxiety have noticed some changes in our mental health throughout this global pandemic. Some may be improving, feeling less anxious about things like social gatherings, public appearances, or just being able to enjoy staying home. Others may feel like the weight of the world is on their shoulders as they struggle with feelings of isolation and fear, worrying about their loved ones or how they will make ends meet. Maybe those who had never experienced anxiety before are feeling lost in unfamiliar thoughts and feelings. Whatever it may be, we are all going through changes. I’ve talked with a few individuals and asked them to share how this global pandemic has altered their mental health, specifically anxiety.
By Shaley Speaks6 years ago in Psyche
Bullying & Anxiety
hi, I’m Cristina. Growing up, I was bullied constantly because of my looks, i was always this shy and quiet type of girl. I had no friends, and no one wanted to sit with me because I didn’t “look like them.” Every time I would get bullied, I would stay quiet. It was this fear of getting bullied again. I started to isolate myself, look in the mirror every morning and tell myself that I am not good enough.
By Cristina Marie6 years ago in Psyche