THE UNEXPECTED WAYS ANXIETY CAN AFFECT YOUR EYES
When we think of anxiety, we often focus on the more commonly known symptoms like a racing heart, sweaty palms, and muscle tension. However, anxiety can affect every part of your body, including areas that you might not immediately associate with mental health—such as your eyes. It’s not unusual for people who suffer from chronic […]
Anxiety, Be Gone! Study Shows Music Therapy Boosts Functioning for Depressed Individuals
Feeling overwhelmed by worries, consumed by negativity, and struggling to navigate daily tasks? If so, you’re not alone. Depression and anxiety often go hand-in-hand, impacting millions worldwide. The good news is, a recent study shines a light on a promising, accessible, and enjoyable tool for managing these challenges: music therapy. This study, published in the […]
Harmonizing Healing: Exploring the Power of Music & Art Therapy for Anxiety Relief
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, where stress and anxiety seem to have become unwelcome companions, the quest for effective and holistic methods of relief has never been more critical. Amidst the myriad of therapeutic approaches, two stand out for their unique ability to soothe the restless mind: music therapy and art […]
11 Simple Strategies I Use To Help Ease My Anxiety
In the recent months, I’ve been really trying to be consciously aware of myself and my environment. Whether it’s watching my thoughts or watching other people’s words, I tap into how specific people and vibes affect my thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I have cleaned up my environment and realized I am in control of […]
Don’t Believe Everything You Think
As human beings, we have an instinctual need for safety, familiarity, and comfortability. Sometimes even the thing that makes us unhappy, is the exact same thing that brings us security – satisfying our needs. In my story, anxiety was the protagonist. I was comfortable with it because it never surprised me, I was certain it would always keep its […]
9 Dos And Don’ts For Living With Anxiety
At 27-years-old, I began to live my life for the first time. Everything before this was a blur. Every sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste was only something I had heard of. Every experience was mediocre. Life was bland. There was no substance. There was no sense. It’s hard to put these feelings into words, […]