By Krystal Sieben I Stopped Letting Anxiety Make Decisions for Me
Anxiety—I wish I didn't have it. I wish no one did. It's hard to explain it to those lucky enough…
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When You’re Overwhelmed, Take Just One Step Forward
My 7-year-old wanted to learn taekwondo, so I signed him up with the local academy, and together, we eagerly anticipated…
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By Moriah Couch I’m Afraid of Going to the Dentist
I never used to have a fear of the dentist. Growing up as a child who struggled with sensory issues…
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By Amber Kuipers I Didn’t Know It Was Postpartum Anxiety
I was always warned about postpartum depression. I was prepped by my midwife. I had the pamphlets. I was ready.…
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Anxiety Wants You to Feel Alone
Anxiety tries to convince me I'm never doing enough. It tries to convince me that things will always feel out…
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By Courtney Devich Your Friend with Social Anxiety Isn’t Rude, It’s Just Really Hard
“You know you came off as rude, right?” “I didn’t mean to. Honestly, I just don’t know what to say…
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I Didn’t Go To the Dentist for Years Because I Was Embarrassed
I hadn't been to the dentist in years. I think it had been around six years? I'm not exactly sure.…
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By Nichole J Suvar Don’t Tell an Anxious Child to Calm Down—Help Them Do It
She comes to me with teary eyes, a shaky voice, and stomping feet, “This is dumb! Everything is terrible! I’m…
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By Wendy C Helping Your Child Through Separation Anxiety Is Heartbreaking
I could sense it unfolding even though I had personally never experienced it before. The extra long hug. The tightness…
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By Claudia Caramiello I Started Being Honest with My Teens about My Mental Health Battles
Smiling is easy to fake. Pretending to be cheerful doesn’t require any special skills. Giving the illusion of being a…
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By Kelley Spencer Dear Anxiety, I’m Taking the Power Back
Here she is again—the anxious mom in me. Overwhelmed. Defeated. Tense. Weary. I know my kids feel my angst. They…
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Being a Mom With Anxiety is Hard, But it Doesn’t Make Me Weak
What would motherhood be like if I didn't have anxiety? I've wondered this so many times over the last six…
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