anxiety

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

How to Deal with Anxiety over Things You Can’t Control
We live in a world full of chaos and unknowns. Nothing is too consistent and some people don’t deal with that as well as others. The unknown is one of the most unsettling thoughts for someone with anxiety. Typical for most people, the more control you have over something, or someone, or some situation, the better you feel. Yet, it is impossible to have control over everything in this life. Sometimes you just have to let it go. Here are some things you can do to decrease your anxiety when you don’t have control.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
How Technology Can Help Reduce Anxiety
Living in the Age of Information is nothing short of exciting. A lot has changed ever since the dawn of the internet, a mere 25 years ago. New technologies such as smartphones and video games have been improving rapidly. The rise of social media has had a huge impact on everyday life and communication. Many people blame social media for causing or contributing to mental health issues, such as anxiety. Although there are naysayers, technology can be beneficial when people know where to look and what to use. We have more information and sources for mental health than ever before, and more sources are being created everyday. There are a plethora of smartphone apps, websites, and tech gadgets that can be used to reduce anxiety.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Psyche
Mental Illness Does Not Define You
I just took a shower. Why am I telling you this? Because I didn’t take a shower for a whole week. My house is disorganized. Why do you care? Because I don’t have the energy to actually put things away from when we moved into the apartment a year ago. My in-laws want me to come visit them. I’m scared to leave my house, scared to face the outside world, scared of people. Scared of doing mundane tasks like grocery shopping or paying a bill. These are some of the daily struggles I face with mental illness.
By Christina Scanlon7 years ago in Psyche
Finding My Joy
Vision is getting hazy, speech is becoming slower, and heart rate is increasing. Forehead starts to sweat and body is heating up and can't control movements. Out of nowhere, panic is starting to sink in and can't seem to find an exit out of this room as there are too many people around. Take a drink of water as throat starts to feel as if it is closing up. Start taking some deep breaths and keep looking down so no one notices that something is amiss. Just keep breathing and everything will be OK.
By Natacha Fernandes7 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety Activities for Children
There is no question that anxiety is on the rise in America's youth. Between an increase in school shootings and the realities of global climate change, our culture as a whole is in a very high-stress period. Children are not only seeing these worries played out in society, but they are also absorbing them as well. As a result, childhood diagnoses of anxiety disorders are on the rise. While this might seem like a hopeless and scary fact, there are things that parents, teachers, and school counselors can do to help students cope with and understand anxiety. The following activities can be done at home or in school and can be done either one-on-one or in a classroom setting.
By Alina Gallupe7 years ago in Psyche
Simple Ways to Get of Rid Anxiety and Restore Peace of Mind
Each day is a struggle for those who suffer from anxiety. Between constantly worrying about the future and obsessing over trivial mishaps, it can be quite difficult to maintain your sanity. However, silencing the noise in your life isn't an impossible task. Here are a few simple ways that you can replace your anxiety with peace of mind.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
Living with Anxiety
Living with anxiety is like living in hell. That's basically my life, every day, 24/7. Everything in your life could be great. You could have money, a great relationship, a beautiful home, a family, or even doing your dream career. But that doesn't stop anxiety from coming and attacking you whenever it feels like it. It sucks so bad that you have such bad mood swings because your moods change every couple of minutes or hours.
By Just A Girl7 years ago in Psyche
Beginning My Struggle with Anxiety
So I want to start off this post by saying that I could not have found this platform at a better time. I have been struggling with anxiety since the end of last year (2018) and I finally went to the doctor this past week to go talk to someone about it. Since I'm only 20 years old, the doctor recommended multiple different ways of coping with my anxiety, rather than prescribing me Xanax or any other drugs. One of the ways she had mentioned was journaling. I kind of just overlooked that option since that has never been something I've been into. But as I was scrolling through Instagram, I came across an ad for this website and I thought that maybe, since I'm (unfortunately) starting this new journey with anxiety, I should try something new to help cope with it. So here it goes... my story of how this crazy distraction in my life came to be...
By Maura Wilson7 years ago in Psyche
Let's Talk About Mental Health
Heart-pounding and it feels huge—massive, like it's taking up my full chest. My lungs feel crushed, I can't catch my breath, and I think I’m going to pass out! Isn’t it warm? Hot! Very hot in here, I’m sweating, and my top is sticking to me! I’m slumped against the wall, clutching my chest. What is wrong with me?! Maybe this is it, maybe this is how I die… I think I’m having a heart attack!
By Tilly Montgomery7 years ago in Psyche
Dear Social Anxiety
Dear social anxiety, You don’t understand. I’m ALL alone. You make me feel I am not worthy enough, you break me down so much that I start to isolate myself from the rest of the crowd. I hide. Because I simply feel like I look weird, or I’ll say the wrong thing. I’m so afraid of the opinions of others that I don’t put myself in a place to get criticized. I walk with my head down, not wanting to make eye contact with people. I leave events early, so I can go home, and feel safe. I get nervous when doing little things. Why? Why am I so worried about what others say and feel about me? This is a disease. A disease that NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE should have to live with. I just want to find a cure. I feel alone and scared, scared to be left behind. Why must I feel this way? Haven’t I suffered enough? There are so many people who want to be there for me. I can see in their faces, but somehow I tell myself that people don’t care about me. Sometimes, I feel like I will never change. I feel like I’m going to be in this empty spot forever. An empty spot in a huge world like termites to humans. I feel dead inside, because I want something more than this life. I want happiness. I want to be loved. I want a cure. I NEED a cure. Why can’t you leave me alone? Why can’t you let me be happy? Why do you constantly make me feel like a small spec of nothing? NOTHING. I’m so used to being judged the moment somebody lays their eyes on me. “She’s a bitch,” “I don’t like her.”
By Aaliyah7 years ago in Psyche
What Social Anxiety Is/Isn’t/Can Be
What Social Anxiety is/isn’t/can be Chances are, you know someone who hardly ever goes out or attends social functions, and are unsociable when they do go out. There are some simple things to remember about those with Social Anxiety Disorder. The disorder is many things, but it does not pigeonhole people into a specific mental disability. It consists of many contradictory feelings and actions that seem to rule one's life. There are ways to cope. A common misconception about people with Social Anxiety Disorder focuses on a person’s mental state.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
Parties, Social Anxiety, and Your Physical and Mental Health
Throwing or attending a party should be fun. Unfortunately, for some of us, parties and other social situations are sources of stress and fear. If you’re living with anxiety, it can be tough to draw joy from the same experiences that others in our lives seem to enjoy so effortlessly.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Psyche