anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
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
not so sweet dreams
I have often read that at least part of the dreams you have at night are based on the last things you think of before you sleep. My mind must be going off on some bizarre tangents I don't notice if this is true. Its not always the case that I remember dreams or that they gradually disperse as I wake up. For the first time that I can recall I physically woke my self as I reacted to something in the dream and even woke my fiancé. I can usually pick her up and move her if she's on my side of the bed so I presume my reaction to the dream was violent.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in Psyche
My Social Anxiety
Mental health is such a big topic lately. It’s crazy how friends and family may not understand but complete strangers do. All over the internet, I see people cry out for help from complete strangers through social media because they do not find that support from their own family or friends. Behind a screen they take off their mask there and post just about anything. They are simply looking for someone who understands. I find it incredible how individuals jump to encourage someone that is going through a hard time and just needs affirmation or someone to tell them, “me too, I’ve gone through the same thing”.
By REBECCA CHACON6 years ago in Psyche
Take a Deep Breath
It can be overpowering sometimes – the constant tormented loop of anxiety. When it feels like it never stops spinning, instead growing faster and faster until the outside world becomes a composition of blended colours and shapes blurred into obscurity. To be anxious has for far too long be deemed unnatural. And if you are, you’re weak, unbalanced, unable to cope – a disastrous construct of a millennial world who needs to buckle up and “get on with it.”
By The Rumble Online6 years ago in Psyche
The Anxiety Diaries
I'm doing my due diligence during quarantine by sitting on my couch, watching TV, and I decide to text my best friend. I haven't seen her since September, so this text needs to be epic. It needs to make her laugh hysterically and maybe even cry because she misses me as much as I miss her. It needs to remind her of how awesome our friendship is and wonder why we keep letting life get in the way.
By M. R. Warju6 years ago in Psyche
Social Distancing & Stress During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In my March 17 piece, Coping with Coronavirus in California, I acknowledged that much of what I wrote would quickly become outdated due to how quickly things were evolving and escalating in relation to the pandemic. Change is proving to be the only constant, especially in these trying times. I decided to write a follow-up based on what has transpired since and the need to prioritize mental health during the pandemic.
By Natalie Rosen6 years ago in Psyche
The things that keep you up at night
Imagine it’s the end of the day. You did your nighttime routine. Everythings off, and you double-check that the door is locked. You feel satisfied. You feel safe, right? So you crawl into bed. You might even tell your significant other good night, or if there’s not one maybe a pet. My point is you are in bed still feeling safe. You check your phone before you put it down for the night. You close your eyes thinking you will now sleep.
By Diane Luna6 years ago in Psyche
Nowhere for Anxiety To Go
Right now, the Corona Virus outbreak is causing most people a lot of anxiety. It’s taken me back to times when I felt like I couldn’t get away from my anxiety for even a moment; that feeling of being a caged animal or of being backed tightly into a corner with no escape route yet desperately needing to flee. I don’t doubt that I’m not alone in feeling like this.
By Alicia Brunskill6 years ago in Psyche
