I thought it was normal to just be anxious. After all, this is who I have been my entire life. ...Until I found out that anxiety isn’t the be-all end-all solution to living a happy and fulfilled life. Now, I’m becoming better at allowing anxiety to be what it is: a temporary nebula in an otherwise clear and spacious path. Here are three ways I don’t let anxiety get the best of me, even in its darkest moments.
Read MoreI thoroughly enjoy traveling. I’ve been blessed to travel to beautiful locations around the world, from my favorite city away from home, Paris, to my first tropical trip to Turks and Caicos on my honeymoon. While traveling nurtures my adventurous spirit, it also elevates my anxious tendencies. Over time, I’ve learned to allow the anxiety to happen. After all, panic attacks do not last forever. If I just let one happen when it arises, then it will be over in 30 minutes or so. Of course, those with anxiety know this: sometimes, you don’t have the luxury to have a panic attack. You have to get through the action before you can decompress and allow anxiety (and relief!) take over. When you’re in a safe space, you can cope however you want.
Read MoreMany of us encounter panic attacks and anxiety attacks due to our particular brand of mental health disorder or issue. For me, anxiety masquerades as perfectionism. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, panic attacks and anxiety attacks are two different occurrences. What are the differences?
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