What anxiety feels like is hard to describe to someone who doesn’t suffer from it. Anxiety is not what everyone thinks it is. It’s not a light switch you can turn off and on. It’s not feeling anxious about a stressful situation. It’s so much more than that. Anxiety has the ability to …
Mental Health
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety affects more than 40 million people or roughly 18% of the population in a given year. That makes it the number one diagnosed mental disorder in the United States. Of the more than 40 million people suffering from anxiety, that statistic only includes individuals 18 …
Until recently, I had never heard of the term “love bombing.” But upon further research I realized that even though I never heard the term, I had experienced it firsthand in a past relationship. Unfortunately, I know love bombing all too well. Love bombing is yet another manipulation tactic used by narcissist’s. While there are …
Winter is coming! This is not just a catchy statement from House Stark on Game of Thrones. It’s a forewarning for seasonal depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter months. While the cause is unknown, many believe a decrease in daylight hours disrupts serotonin …
When you’re beyond overly worried, it crosses the line into a diagnosable condition know as generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is categorized by some of the following symptoms: -Excessive worry -Feeling on edge -Troubles concentrating -Irritability -Difficulty falling or staying asleep Although living with anxiety is manageable, it is hell at times. With anxiety …