Mental Health

Anxiety at night can be brutal. It’s like your brain suddenly decides it’s the perfect time for a surprise test on everything you’ve ever worried about. You’re lying in bed, and it starts: ‘Remember that embarrassing thing you said five years ago?’ And you’re like, ‘Not now, brain.’ But your brain goes, ‘Nope, let’s replay […]

Anxiety in children is a common and challenging issue for many parents. Whether your child struggles to go to school, experiences physical symptoms like stomachaches or headaches, or shows emotional distress through fits and clinging behaviors, it can be heartbreaking to watch them suffer. As a parent, you naturally want to help them feel better,

If you wake up to anxiety first thing in the morning, you know how uncomfortable it can be. In this post, we’re going to talk about how to manage your morning anxiety. Understanding Cortisol and Morning Anxiety Cortisol is a stress hormone that your adrenal glands pump out in response to fear or stress. It

Many people experience both anxiety and gastrointestinal issues, such as GERD or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These conditions are not just coexisting but can exacerbate each other due to the gut-brain connection. Understanding this relationship and learning how to manage both can significantly improve your quality of life. The Gut-Brain Connection The gut-brain connection refers

Anxiety can be a challenging emotion to navigate, especially when it spirals into anxiety about anxiety. This meta-anxiety, or the fear of experiencing anxiety, can create a cycle that feels impossible to break. In this post, we’ll explore practical strategies to interrupt this cycle and manage your anxiety more effectively. The Modern Lie About Anxiety

Mind wandering, also known as stimulus-independent thought, occurs when your thoughts drift away from the task at hand. This kind of random, unintentional thinking happens in the default mode network (DMN) of the brain. While occasional mind wandering can be harmless, excessive mind wandering can lead to increased anxiety and unhappiness. This guide will explore