Anxiety is the body’s way of asking for our attention. It arrives quietly at first; restless thoughts, a tightening in the chest, a sense that something is off. Then it grows louder. My heart races, ...

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When my boyfriend's health anxiety is dialed up, it has a trickle-down effect on our relationship. He’s pacing the floor of his home office, wide unblinking eyes exposing the torment inside. Frantic ...

As the cold beer ran down my throat, the sharpness of my self-conscious thoughts started to lose its edge. The conversation started to flow, and the laughter became easier. The first time I discovered ...

I have been dealing with generalized anxiety for two decades—it can have its peaks and valleys, and has even manifested in panic attacks. Though it is mostly under control with regular therapy and ...

Daphne Berryhill is an oncology pharmacist and freelance writer. She loves the collaborative process of creating health content. Her goal as a writer is to offer information that’s meaningful, ...

How do you cope? I feel the sorrow, the quiet plea for guidance every time someone asks me this question. As an environmental reporter dedicated to helping people make sense of climate change, I know ...

When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can normally be found with his own camera in hand or behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food -- sometimes all at once.

Lawyers often see anxiety as a key to success, but it can lead to burnout. It’s not all or nothing—anxiety is a dial, not a switch. The goal is to manage it so it supports focus without causing ...