anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Quilting makes me feel less stabby.
There is nothing I can’t do without a pair of scissors in hand. See, here’s the thing… I love working with my hands. As someone who suffers from high anxiety, there’s something about making things with my hands that provides a sense of calm. A grounding effect, if you will, to focus my energy on the task literally “at hand” rather than allow the overwhelming speed of my anxious brain to take over and send me spiraling into a depression. Crafting isn’t just a fun hobby, it’s a way of life. It’s a mode of self-expression. It’s how I show love for others - by making them memorable, personalized gifts.
By Josephine Mae5 years ago in Psyche
Back to life
After six months of not being fit to work, I begin to crawl out from covid next week. I am by no means fit or cured but well enough to try. The mental strain plus the financial one means its time to try again. I have to prove to myself that I can still do the job, especially as I am a frontline carer for disabled adults. I have to keep them happy and healthy as well as look after myself.
By ASHLEY SMITH5 years ago in Psyche
Feeling Anxious and Having Diagnosed Anxiety is Not the Same
Every human, at some point or another, will experience anxious thoughts or feelings. Worry, stress, dread, fear and panic are natural human responses to certain circumstances or experiences. But there’s been something I’ve heard more often lately that unsettles me…
By Jessie Waddell5 years ago in Psyche
Feeding the Beast
The day I really started to get a handle on my anxiety was the day I started viewing it as something separate from myself. Many people wear their Anxiety on their sleeve, almost like a badge of honour. There's nothing wrong with accepting anxiety as part of you. In fact, it's refreshing that mental health is becoming less stigmatised. Normalising mental illness is progress, but we should maintain our vigilance to help those who suffer to heal. It's fine to put your hand up and say, "I have anxiety", but you wouldn't put your hand up and say, "I have cancer", and do nothing about it. Even though we wear the anxiety, we need to prevent the anxiety from wearing us.
By Jessie Waddell5 years ago in Psyche
4 Tips for Reducing Anxiety
Even without a formal diagnosis, anxiety is one of the most common issues adults worldwide face each day. In fact, it is so prevalent that approximately 70% of adults in the United States self-reported a feeling of stress or anxiety daily.
By Jessica Miller5 years ago in Psyche
