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  My journey has been a tough one. Before now, I didn’t really know how to talk about living with anxiety. I found it easier talking about my other health issues than explaining to people that my mind works overtime-It took landing in the ER a couple of times before I could really bare myself. I was in high school the first time I noticed the signs. I was waiting for my debate partner to deliver her final words, so I could walk up to the podium and blow their minds-I stayed up all night preparing. As I waited for my co-debate, I began to sweat excessively. I could feel my heart pounding aggressively and I couldn’t breathe probably. I felt the world was closing in on me. It was finally my turn to speak and I couldn’t control my body, so I ran out of the hall. Everyone chalked it up as stage fright, I knew better. As I grew older, it became worse. The days leading to my test results were nerve-wracking for me. Important life decisions almost ran me mad. This went on for years and eve...

  We all experience anxiety occasionally.  Anxiety  may be a totally acceptable reaction when one is anticipating a big test or a significant shift in one’s life. But for someone with an anxiety disorder, anxiety is more than just a passing concern. Your relationships, academic performance, or job performance may be impacted by severe or ongoing anxiety. Here are ways to help manage your symptoms AVOID CAFFEINATED DRINKS Caffeine is a stimulant, which might be problematic for someone who struggles with anxiety. Your body experiences the jittery effects of caffeine in a way that is comparable to being scared. This is due to the fact that coffee activates your “fight or flight” response, which has been shown in studies to exacerbate anxiety and even set off an anxiety attack. AVOID ALCOHOL Serotonin and other neurotransmitter levels in the brain are altered by alcohol, which can exacerbate anxiety. In fact, once the alcohol wears off, you can feel even more worried. Anxiety...

My Journey With Anxiety My journey with anxiety  has been a tough one. Before now, I didn’t really know how to talk about living with anxiety. I found it easier talking about my other health issues than explaining to people that my mind works overtime-It took landing in the ER a couple of times before I could really bare myself. I was in high school the first time I noticed the signs. I was waiting for my debate partner to deliver her final words, so I can walk up to the podium and blow their minds-I stayed up all night preparing. As I waited for my co-debate, I began to sweat excessively. I could feel my heart pounding aggressively and I couldn’t breathe probably. I felt the world was closing in on me. It was finally my turn to speak and I couldn’t control my body, so I ran out of the hall. Everyone chalked it up as stage fright, I knew better. As I grew older, it became worse. The days leading to my test results were nerve-wracking for me. Important life decisions almost ran me m...

  Almost everyone at some point undergoes stress and challenges and these could be owing to situations, worries, sadness as well as due to people you may be associated with. While we all want to be adept at handling stress, especially emotional stress, it also appears the toughest to deal with. Emotional stress also does not always find its way through outbursts or arguments. And, in fact, it hinders one’s ability to be able to carry on with things one may want to do or attend to. It is necessary, therefore, to be mindful of all that you are undergoing and look out for symptoms, including behavioral, mental, and physical. If emotional turmoil is distressing you, here are warning signs to look out for: Is Emotional Turmoil Harming You? — Cicle Health Headaches Having a heavy head does not always mean a lack of sleep. It also does not mean you are straining your eyes. A headache could suggest emotional disturbance. Anxiety Feeling increasingly anxious despite no specific reason to fe...