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My therapist once told me that the first step to easing anxiety is to accept that it’s present—instead of telling myself it’s going to ruin my day, I start listening to my body instead. I take a second to reflect on my patterns, emotions, and triggers. What is making me feel unsettled? Even if you cannot pinpoint exactly where your anxiety is stemming from to face it head-on, there are some everyday practices that help calm my nervous system, leading me to a more grounded day.
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Going to large events such as concerts, conventions, and conferences can be exhausting and overwhelming…especially if you have social anxiety. It can make you feel utterly terrified. Even if you have social anxiety, you deserve to enjoy yourself! Here’s 5...
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Most people think of birthdays as an excuse to host a party. However, a party might just seem like a nightmare for an introvert like myself. As an introvert, I understand what it’s like to have social anxiety, and not...
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I got my driver’s license a few weeks before my 26th birthday. It was long overdue, highly anticipated, and one of the scariest things I have ever done. So many things can happen on the open road, and for years,...
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Life inevitability becomes overwhelming with those never-ending to-do lists. And the stress of it all typically turns into anxiety. People feel anxiety in various ways, such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, headaches, worry, shortness of breath, and difficulty falling asleep....
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