Category: Anxiety
We all feel nervous or worried at times. This anxiety can be a helpful feeling when it motivates us or warns us of danger. An anxiety disorder, on the other hand, causes unexpected or unhelpful anxiety that seriously impacts our lives, including how we think, feel, and act.
Signs Your Past Trauma Is Triggered
Have you ever experienced trauma? Whether it was a one-time event or a long-term situation, trauma leaves a lasting impact on your well-being. Even when…
Don’t Ignore Your Emotions… Here’s Why
This is a disclaimer that this article is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out…
5 Types Of Traumatic Events – Did It Happen To You?
American writer Isaac Asimov once wrote: “In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate”. This is how life after trauma often feels. After our…
6 Things Your Anxiety Is Trying to Tell You
Anxiety can feel overwhelming to endure. Maybe you’ve tried everything to cope with these feelings- meditation, running, journaling, all those fancy herbal teas, and whatnot..…
4 Things to Do To Stop Overthinking Mistakes
What is a habit that sometimes renders us speechless but, at the same time, keeps us thinking about what we did 7 years ago? If…
5 Signs It’s Social Phobia (Not Introversion)
Hey, Psych2Goers! Do you find yourself avoiding the crowd? Are you more comfortable alone? When friends describe you, they often call you an introvert. They…
What Your Fears Say About You
From being fearful of creepy creatures like spiders and snakes (yikes!) to being disturbed by the modern fears of public speaking, socializing, and rejection, all…
7 Things You Can Say To Help Someone With Anxiety
Did you know that according to a 2017 survey by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 40 million people all over the world…
2 Major Signs Your Anxiety is Ruining Your Relationship
You are aware that every time you have to go to your parent’s house you get a sudden stomach ache and an anxiety attack. You…
8 Things That Hurt Your Mental Health
Hey, psych2goers! Do you often get the feeling of not being okay? Do you feel emotionally exhausted, stressed out, and sad, but when you try…
5 Signs You Have Separation Anxiety, Not Needy
Do people in your life often call you needy? Do you feel some unexplained fear when you’re alone or when someone you love is leaving,…
6 Things You Didn’t Know Are Related To Anxiety
Have you been feeling worried lately, and are these worries beginning to affect more and more aspects of your life? Are you beginning to suspect…
7 Habits You Have Because of Your Anxiety
Did you know that although anxiety has been reported to affect over 40 million people all over the world (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017),…
5 Signs You’re Ready To Date
Hey, Psych2Goers! What kind of dater are you? Online or in-person? How many dates do you go on before deciding to put a label on…
Signs You’re Overly Dependent (Dependent Personality Disorder)
Hey there Psych2Goers, this is a disclaimer that this article is for informative purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition.…
How It Feels To Have OCD (First-Person Perspective)
Hey, Psych2Goers! There are a lot of common misconceptions out there about OCD. For instance, having OCD is often misconstrued as also being a perfectionist.…
5 Surprising Things Anxiety Makes You Do
Anxiety feels so draining and overwhelming. It often stops you from fulfilling your potential, and it can make you feel scared, lonely, and sad. And…
7 Stages of Burnout – Which One Are You?
Hey, Psych2Goers! Let’s talk about burnout. Yep, it’s a rough one today. Are you a high-achiever? Do you work really, really hard during the week?…
5 Stages of Anxiety – Which One Are You?
Hey, Psych2Goers! Are you an anxious person? Does the word ‘anxiety’ fill you with immediate dread? According to Merriam-Webster, ‘anxiety’ is classified as “apprehensive uneasiness…