anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Living with Anxiety
A few weeks ago, I posted a video about anxiety on my Facebook timeline, with a little note explaining why and what the differences were between me and the guy in the video. Almost immediately afterwards a now ex-friend of mine responded with the words "Irrelevant. You thrive on this melodrama. Utter poo." Now, I don't for a minute think that everyone thinks or feels this way — that was a very extreme response. But what I have noticed is that whilst depression as a mental health condition is gradually gaining more public awareness, although a lot of prejudice and ignorance still exists; public knowledge about anxiety as a mental health condition is lagging behind.
By Sarah Jane8 years ago in Psyche
How to Overcome Social Anxiety
The uncontrollable stuttering, rapid heartbeats, weak knees, and a shortness of breath. If you experience any of these symptoms, then there is a chance that you have social anxiety. Social anxiety makes it difficult to do simple everyday tasks that involve communicating with others. One can see that as an incredible nuisance, as we have to communicate with others if we want to survive in society. When you overcome the heavy burden that is social anxiety, you will never have to worry about speaking in front of a crowd ever again. As technology separates us more and more from each other, we find it harder as a society to communicate others than we would a couple of decades ago. I imagine that over time, this will grow into an epidemic. So, I feel that learning how to overcome social anxiety is nearing to the point where it will be a requirement.
By Doniven McClung8 years ago in Psyche
I'm an Introvert. Get Over It.
I have anxiety. It's nothing too severe, I'm one of the lucky ones if you consider anyone with anxiety lucky. I'm able to live out my day without many issues and roadblocks, and half the time most people don't even know there's anything wrong with me or that I'm struggling. It's the way I prefer it.
By Brittney Heath8 years ago in Psyche
Are You Socially Anxious?
Social Phobia, or Social Anxiety Disorder as it's more commonly known, is a mental illness in which the sufferer has a persistent, overwhelming and (normally) unreasonable fear of social situations. I, myself, suffer from this mental illness and can tell you it's much more than merely “being shy”. This disorder is crippling, debilitating and stops me enjoying everyday life. I excessively worry about every social interaction I have to carry out for hours (sometimes days) beforehand, during, and for a very long time afterwards – which can be up to years sometimes.
By Kathryn Barnsley9 years ago in Psyche
When Anxiety Won't Go Away
This past weekend was not particularly stressful. We didn’t go out or participate in any social events. For the most part, we stayed home, watched television, and played games. However, most of the weekend, I spent in what could only be described as a prolonged panic attack.
By Vanessa Cherron Riser9 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health Issues
Mental health, where to begin? Many people assume mental health issues are so easy to deal with. In reality? They're not. For me personally, it took me a long time to accept that I had a problem and that there was something not right with the way I was thinking, seeing the world, and behaving.
By Tabitha Porter9 years ago in Psyche
Locket
Locket is the monster in my closet, the voice in my head. In the morning I see her slinking around the door, the door I had shut before going to sleep. She hops on the bed and sits on my chest, a familiar, almost constant weight that steals my breath. I tell her, "Good morning," and pretend that she’s not killing me.
By Gwendolyn Ash9 years ago in Psyche
