It doesn’t begin with a scream. It begins with overthinking. With a heart that won’t slow down. A mind that won’t shut up. Anxiety drones: Stay alert. Danger is near. So you stay. Awake. Afraid. In limbo. Until one day, staying feels like drowning. And that’s when suicidal ideation walks in. It doesn’t say die. …
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Children thrive in environments that offer consistency, structure, and predictability. While occasional spontaneity can be fun and enriching, a steady routine provides a sense of security that is especially important for young minds still learning how to navigate the world. Predictable routines help children understand what to expect, which in turn reduces uncertainty and anxiety. …
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Health-related anxiety is a common experience for many people, often triggered by concerns about illness, medical procedures, or even routine checkups. While some level of worry is natural, excessive anxiety can interfere with decision-making, delay necessary care, and negatively impact overall well-being. Managing these anxieties is about ensuring that individuals take proactive steps to maintain …
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Have you ever heard your parents or grandparents talk about their prime? They often describe a time when life was simpler, calmer, and more predictable. Plans were clearer, expectations were steadier, and there was less pressure to constantly achieve something new. That’s no longer the case today. We live in a fast-paced, hyper-competitive world where …
Mental health is an incredibly important issue that experts around the world are starting to focus on more and more. A major cause of mental health issues is anxiety since modern-day stress and fast lifestyles have left people with less and less time to process the world around them. If you are in a similar …
In a recent therapy session, my therapist and I discussed my chronic anxiety concerning my relationship. She assured me that feeling regularly anxious in relationships is common among young couples today. There is even a term for it—relationship anxiety—and it is responsible for ending many healthy relationships before their time. Therefore, if you value your …
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I have had generalized anxiety disorder since I was 11. I have been drinking coffee since I was 12. Does coffee increase my anxiety? Yes! But I have no intention of quitting it. Here’s why. Coffee keeps me awake. While I don’t have any sleeping disorder, I have one peculiar problem: I am perpetually sleepy. …
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Introduction Mental well-being is often seen as a hidden struggle. One that is kept secret and rarely talked about. Why? Because we are taught from a young age that it is weak to show our emotions. That we must be strong and never falter. But the reality is, mental health is not a sign of …
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Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. The pressure you occasionally experience is your typical reaction to the uncertainty of what will happen next, whether within the next few minutes, days, or months. It’s a concern about a threat that is still in the future. For example, you might …
Life is stressful and where there is stress, anxiety follows. Left unchecked, anxiety can take a toll on you. It may overwhelm you and ruin your mental health. It is essential to manage anxiety before it throws you off-balance. Here are 7 ways to quickly reduce your anxiety. 1. Replace Caffeine Caffeine is found in …