
Anxiety Origins and Triggers
During the summer after 7th grade a friend and I were invited to go along on a bus trip with the Girl Scouts. We would be spending 3 full days in Washington D.C., doing the full tourist experience, with the added benefit of being a part of a touring group, which would...
What to do when you’re anxious about literally everything, part 3
I was sitting on the couch in my living room, listening to an audio book with my headphones on and folding laundry. The kids were at school, and it was just me and my dogs and cats in the otherwise quiet house. I could see colored leaves just beginning to fall from...
What to do when you’re anxious about literally everything, part 2
My daughter, Ida, runs with the cross country and track teams at her high school. She’s not the fastest runner on the team, but she’s not the slowest either. She enjoys the practices and attends every one, which is a huge credit to her commitment to the team, since...
What should I do if I’m anxious about literally everything?
Part 1 It’s 6AM, and your alarm clock has just alerted you that it’s time to wake up and start your day. Instantly you are awake and ready to begin your day. You turn off your alarm and sit up in bed, thinking about the day ahead. You quickly assess your plans for the...
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