Recently, a lady was wondering about her death anxiety: “Everyone keeps telling me to “think about something else” but even when I am calm, the people I love are going to die. No matter what I do it’s going to happen and I’m so scared the anxiety of this will take over and I’ll just…
I used to overthink all the time. Even in simple things, like food. I’d plan to eat fish for dinner (because it’s healthy and delicious). An hour later I’d think: Wait, how about chicken, it would be faster, and also delicious. I don’t need to tell you how crippling overthinking can get. It was rotting…
I still remember one early morning. Anxiety was rough. I was walking to my work that I had begun earlier and I was fighting all kinds of negative thoughts in my mind. I hated them. I wanted them to change Luckily, a couple days prior, I had read about what I’m about to share with…
Do you feel restless, worried, or nervous most of the time? Do you avoid doing things that you enjoy because of fear or uncertainty? Do you wish you could live a more peaceful and fulfilling life? If you feel like that, it’s great! Don’t believe me? Most likely, you have begun to examine your life…
When my son was fighting cancer, it took all of my self-management skills to stay focused, calm and reasonable in how I dealt with the experience. Anxiety is normal Anxiety is a natural response to uncertainty and potential danger. It can help us prepare for challenging situations and cope with stress. However, sometimes anxiety can…
Resentment is a negative emotion that can affect your well-being and your relationships. When you hold a grudge against someone, you are letting them have power over you. You are also sending a message to the world that you are unhappy and insecure. People can sense your resentment, even if you try to hide it.…
The way I distinguish between the two is by asking myself two important questions: Question 1: How likely is this to happen? Of course, most things we fear are real and possible. Bridges collapse, cars collide, people are getting attacked and or bullied, airplanes crash every day. But I ask myself: what are the chances…
I’ve seen countless stories when anxiety ruins your life during job interviews.In fact, I was once in this very same situation. It was my first ever interview since I had landed in Japan and I failed it. Failed miserably! I was polite in the beginning, which is important in Japan, but due to anxiety, my…
A few days ago, at my friend’s sister’s wedding, I was reminded of how I dealt with fear of high ceilings. It’s a peculiar phobia I used to have. This particular fear is so rare that I’ve only ever met one other person who shared it. My phobia made it challenging for me to enter…
Comprehensive Review of the Linden Method Here’s an in-depth look at The Linden Method, which significantly helped me overcome anxiety and regain control of my life. As someone who suffered from acute anxiety for years, I tried numerous techniques to alleviate my condition. However, none of them made a lasting impact. One day, I stumbled…