I don’t particularly like the phrases “shy” or “socially awkward”. Maybe it’s because I was always called “the shy kid” growing up, but I find that these terms oversimplify what is actually going on. It took me until my late 20s to stop beating myself up about my perceived social deficiencies, and really take a … Continue reading I’m Not “Just Shy”: Introversion vs. Social Anxiety
Category: The More You Know
Panic Attacks
I experienced something the other day that I hadn't experienced in a very long time; a truly random, out of the blue panic attack. I still occasionally have panic attacks triggered by stress or my environment, but I had thought my days of inexplicable attacks were behind me. It was disconcerting, to say the least, … Continue reading Panic Attacks
Anxiety Myths
Like all mental illnesses, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding anxiety and panic disorders, and they range from simply unhelpful to actively harmful. It's not always as simple as whether or not someone understands what it's like, both those who suffer from anxiety and those who support them will buy into things … Continue reading Anxiety Myths
My Anxious Life 