A collection of blog posts about how anxiety affects the body, the sensations, the good and the bad.
Anxiety presents in weird ways. Over the years I discovered that some of the things I thought were part of who I am are actually just some pretty weird symptoms of anxiety. Things like constantly having to go to the bathroom, feeling dizzy, or even yawning a lot could all be a result of increased […]
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With anxiety disorders, comes a lot of fear. The world is undoubtedly a scary place, but trying to avoid everything that scares you, isn’t living. It’s just existing. It’s our responsibility to focus on living through fear. I’ve spent a long time avoiding the things that scare me, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve actively
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One of the most powerful things I’ve found when it comes to my emotions (and the resulting anxiety), is the power of identifying and naming them. And this all starts with learning about primary emotions. Primary emotions are fundamental, universal, and innate emotional states that are considered to be the building blocks of human emotional
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Anxiety doesn’t have just one form. It comes in all shapes and sizes. In fact, there are 5 types of anxiety disorders. Anxiety is a normal human feeling, but it ranges in intensity and duration. In normal circumstances, anxiety is fleeting. But when this anxiety or fear becomes chronic, constant, overwhelming, impossible to manage, involves
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When the feelings, thoughts, and sensations get overwhelming, learning how to self-regulate emotions using neuropsychology can be very useful. Navigating emotions isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s pretty damn hard. If we don’t learn how to properly regulate and process our emotions as children, we often struggle as adults. Through skills and techniques used
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The real world isn’t easy. Luckily, there are different types of coping skills for depression and anxiety that we can use to get through it. Life is full of challenges, and we all experience moments of stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil. For anxious people, it’s a little hard. If you got the package deal with
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I’ve had my fair share of ‘bad weeks’. But as I’ve gotten older and learned my way around my mind, I’ve found some things that don’t turn a bad day into a bad week. Turning your week around starts with making the decision to change something. So let’s learn how to create a better week.
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Learning how to live as a highly sensitive person is essential if you want to make the most of life. Learn about the common traits and coping strategies. I’m a Highly Sensitive Person. I struggle with loud noises, crowds, and loads of sensory things. I used to think I wasn’t meant for this world, but
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There are plenty of mindless habits that cause anxiety that we do every day. By excluding these habits, we can live a much happier life. We often try to do things that make anxiety less intense, but sometimes, it’s more about what we shouldn’t do than what we should. Everyday habits like eating sugar and
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Self check ins are one of the best ways to keep track of our own mental health. With these questions, you’ll be able to connect with how you are truly feeling. It’s also a great way to check on your loved ones. How often do we ask and get asked the words, “How Are You?”?
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