Anxiety doesn’t always shout — sometimes it whispers. And often, it whispers through self-talk: the internal narration that shapes how we interpret situations, people, and ourselves. For someone living with anxiety, self-talk can quickly turn into a reel of “what [...]
Anxiety isn’t always about what’s happening right now. Sometimes it’s about what already happened — and what the nervous system still remembers. Trauma doesn’t just leave emotional imprints; it leaves physiological ones. Even long after the event is over, the [...]
Marriage is meant to be a place of partnership, safety, and connection — but when anxiety steps into the relationship, even the strongest bond can start to feel shaky. Anxiety doesn’t just live in the mind; it spills into daily [...]
A headache isn’t always just a headache when anxiety is in the room. A skipped heartbeat, a random ache, a dizzy spell — suddenly, the mind starts spinning: What if something’s wrong? What if it’s serious? What if I’m missing [...]
When anxiety hits, most people reach for familiar coping tools: deep breathing, meditation, maybe a walk outside. And while those can help, many people with chronic anxiety find that the usual advice falls flat. The truth is, anxiety isn’t always [...]
ADHD and anxiety are frequent companions. Studies show that nearly half of people also experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. While ADHD primarily affects executive functioning—planning, organization, time management, and impulse control—anxiety stirs up worry, fear, [...]
Self-care is vital for everyone, but for people with ADHD, they can feel like moving targets. ADHD affects executive functioning—those brain-based skills that help with planning, prioritizing, time management, and follow-through. That means even the simplest self-care tasks (remembering to [...]
Friendships are one of the most important parts of life. They provide belonging, support, laughter, and a sense of being known. For people with ADHD, friendships can feel like both a lifeline and a challenge. ADHD doesn’t only affect school, [...]
Fall has always felt like a big sigh to me. The long, hot days fade, leaves start their dramatic exit, and the air gets that little crisp edge that makes you want to put on a sweater (even if it’s [...]
The leap from adolescence to adulthood is challenging for any teen, but for those with ADHD, it can feel like being catapulted into chaos. Overnight, expectations skyrocket: manage your own schedule, meet deadlines, apply to college or jobs, handle [...]
