The holidays can be stressful. You’re busy with shopping, baking, and cooking, and making sure everything gets done before the big day. You’re also trying to make time for family gatherings, parties, and get-togethers with friends. It’s no wonder that a lot of people feel overwhelmed during this time of year! But if you keep […]

I used to have severe social anxiety. I know, I know—it’s hard to believe. But it’s true! I used to be a shy, introverted person with a fear of public speaking and a crippling fear of rejection. But then something happened that changed everything: I realized that life was too short for me not to […]

When you live with an anxiety disorder, any moment can become one that creates a slow-rising panic within you. Life is normal one second and the next, you feel your chest tighten and your heart begin to race. You may begin to hyperfocus on future events and find yourself getting lost in “what-ifs.” To make […]