I’ve been writing for a few years now about a syndrome called Perfectly Hidden Depression. These are people who are inwardly struggling with depression, at times severe depression. But others would never guess that they were. They can act both intentionally, but also unconsciously, to deny and avoid pain or suffering. And they do it …
Anxiety
As kids we’re taught not to talk to strangers, then when we’re adults, we’re supposed to be suddenly good at it. Job interviews, networking events, and first dates all require us to be excellent at chatting up people we’ve just met. To get ahead in life, we need a skill we’re explicitly told not to …
If you happen to hear lots of giggles from enthusiastic passengers and curious kids at the San Francisco International Airport, LiLou, the world’s first airport therapy pig, might be in your presence. In a bustling and stressful day at the airport, you might bump into a Juliana pig wearing a pilot’s hat and a gleaming …
Anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental health issues that our society faces today. In fact, roughly around 40 million Americans are suffering from different kinds of anxiety. But did you know that anxiety is not exclusive to humans? Even animals like dogs can be affected by anxiety too! At first glance, Joule …
A lot of people suffer from anxiety, it is no surprise that people deal with it in different ways. For these artists, they use cool illustrations to deal with their anxiety and help others feel they are not alone going through this mental health problem. Although significant progress has been reached over the years, modern …
Anxiety is more than what you think… It’s biting your nails until they bleed, then picking off the skin on your fingers once you’re out of nails to bite. It’s driving to the store only to sit in the parking lot for 20 minutes before turning back around, without even going inside. It’s getting a …
There’s a lot of talk these days about mindfulness. What exactly is mindfulness and how can being mindful help someone? A lot of folks hear the word “mindfulness” and immediately think that it’s some weird, new age-y thing. It’s not that at all. So, what is it? What is mindfulness? It’s not just awareness or …
Cruel Irony: The anxious tend to seek solitude, yet we simultaneously crave connection. When I’m anxious every part of me wants to extract myself from other humans. I don’t show up to things. I move to remote areas, away from everyone I know. I pack up and leave states, continents, relationships. I want to save …
Everyone of us experiences stress daily. Job stress, family stress, relationship stress etc. In fact, stress has become a normal part of our everyday lives. Stress itself, is not entirely bad news for us, but if it is already too much, or above normal level, stress can be detrimental and damaging both to our mental …
After spending hours in a demanding working environment, finally being at home gives you a sense of peace. It is the place where you can lay on your bed to end a tiring day or enjoy a warm bath to calm your nerves. However, study shows that finding serenity at home is quite an impossible …
General Anxiety Disorder | GAD Are you constantly anxious about many dreadful things you imagine happening? Do you still worry so much even though you know that there’s little to no chance of these dreadful things actually happening to you or your loved ones? Does your anxiousness affect you so much it disrupts your everyday …
What is Anxiety and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)? The future can be unpredictable, so it’s normal to worry about unexpected problems and whether you’re prepared to manage them. You might think about your day-to-day or long-term responsibilities and wonder, “What do I need to know?” “How should I get ready?” or “What will happen if I …