So, you’re scared… Is that a gut feeling or an irrational fear? Sometimes it can be so hard to distinguish what’s real from imaginary. Since I live a life filled with anxious feelings and clouded perspectives, I find it increasingly hard to distinguish between a gut feeling of fear and…
It’s hard being a perfectionist. Everywhere you go you see mistakes, things out of order and it affects you on a deep and personal level. You can’t help but react when you see something that is not perfect, whether it is out of your control or you feel you can…
When you live with the symptoms of depression and anxiety, some days are darker than nights. There are ways to survive, however. The known symptoms of depression and anxiety can range from hopelessness to crippling fear. It can be almost impossible to get out of bed sometimes. It's not about being…
Today, let’s learn about the amazing power of meditative breathing, which can help you be calmer, happier, more confident and less anxious. Through the ages, people have used slower breathing cycles to induce calmness and relaxation. What our ancestors intuitively knew to be effective is now confirmed by science. Meditative…
Social gatherings, in general, are not an introvert’s strong point at the best of times, but there are certain ones that prove more intolerable than others. 1. Office Parties An office ‘party’ is an introvert’s living nightmare: one of those social gatherings that are inextricably linked with your survival. There’s no…
It seems that music for anxiety may be the ultimate healing option. We may no longer need multiple prescriptions to keep us whole. I believe the key to defeating anxiety's attacks lies within the safety of your inner sanctum. Beyond the prayers and through the curtain of the subconscious lies…
Not only does anxiety confound your mind, but it also has physical symptoms. Over time, you will see the damage, caused by years of stress and worry. During my early twenties, I never believed that those sleepless nights and hours crying would ever amount to physical scars. I didn’t discover…
Recent studies have proven that introverts have a high probability of having depression symptoms. Though both introverts and extroverts can suffer from mental illness, introverts are more susceptible to depression than extroverts or ambiverts. “I am rarely bored alone; I am often bored in groups and crowds.” Laurie A Helgoe…
