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My anxiety likes to make a grand appearance after 9 p.m. Throughout the day, I am too overwhelmed with school and work to consider many of my anxious thoughts. By negating my feelings for hours on end, I create the...
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When I was first diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), I remember immediately feeling like it was the end of the world. I didn’t want to be associated with a mental illness because I didn’t want to feel like there...
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TW: Anxiety Let’s be honest, anxiety always knows how to ruin a positive mood. It’s more than just being nervous or a little worried. It possesses an overwhelming power to remove you from the present moment, and submerge you in...
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Anxiety can be triggered in high-stress situations that produce a sense of uncertainty. When anxiety sets in, a fight-or-flight response occurs, resulting in behavioral changes. It's common for people with anxiety to avoid situations that provoke high-stress or uneasiness. Whether...
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When I first moved to college, I noticed a steady increase in my anxiety. Leaving the comfort of my own home and moving away to a brand new city, I was anxious about so many things: making friends, passing my...
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