Some people walk into a room and feel curious, open, ready to connect. Others walk into the same room and feel like the walls are closing in. Their heart beats faster. Their palms get sweaty. Their thoughts race. They wonder if they’re standing weird, if they just said something wrong, if people are looking at… Continue reading When Being Around People Feels Overwhelming: Living with Social Anxiety
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Riding the Waves: Learning to Regulate Emotions
Feelings are part of being human. They rise up, often without warning, and can change from one moment to the next. Sometimes they’re light and easy—joy, excitement, calm. Other times, they come with weight—anger, sadness, fear, shame. Emotions are natural and important, but they’re not always easy to handle. Some days they feel like waves… Continue reading Riding the Waves: Learning to Regulate Emotions
The Quiet Storm: Living and Coping with Anxiety
There’s a kind of storm that doesn’t make a sound. It doesn’t tear through houses or break windows, but it makes it hard to breathe. It shows up quietly, sometimes without warning, and takes over your chest, your thoughts, and your ability to just “be.” This is what anxiety often feels like. It’s not always… Continue reading The Quiet Storm: Living and Coping with Anxiety
