Tag: anxiety
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I Can’t Manage Without My Partner, and I’m Not Afraid to Say It
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my partner, Jake, went away for a long weekend, leaving me to manage our three lively boys, aged 7, 5, and 3. This wasn’t just a minor inconvenience; it felt like I was thrown into a whirlwind of anxiety and chaos as I navigated the challenges of solo parenting. He was…
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How Cannabis Has Enhanced My Life
Get Pregnant Fast It all began when I was just 15 years old—my first panic attack hit me unexpectedly. A friend and I were walking home when, out of nowhere, I found myself crumpled on the ground, unable to speak or breathe. My vision blurred, my hands trembled, and I felt certain I was on…
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6 Types of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Get Pregnant Fast When you think about pregnancy and new parenthood, you might imagine all the joyful moments—picking out a color for the nursery, shopping for tiny outfits, or cuddling your little one in those early days. However, for many women, those sweet images can be overshadowed by feelings of sadness and anxiety. It’s important…
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10 Illustrations That Anyone With Anxiety Can Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where anxiety affects so many, it can often feel isolating. However, one talented artist is working to change that narrative. Meet Maya Verma, a Mumbai-based illustrator, who has crafted a series of poignant and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of living with anxiety. Her project, aptly named “Understanding…
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Understanding the Mind of an Anxiety Sufferer
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself picturing a scene all too familiar. I’m crouched over a porcelain toilet, my stomach rebelling against me. The contents surge forth, splashing into the water below. The acrid taste of bile lingers, and a profound emptiness begins to envelop me. This is my fault. I feel disgusting. A…
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Excuse Me While I Go Lose My Lunch: The Perils of Public Speaking
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I threw a milestone birthday bash for my friend Alex, marking his 30th trip around the sun. It was a cozy gathering, with around 30 of our closest friends and family. I spent months planning every detail—from the gold-themed decor to the pomegranate martinis and a spread of…
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Understanding the Experience of Living with ADHD
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a familiar refrain: “If you could just concentrate, you would get this done.” Throughout my school years, those words echoed in my mind. The pressure to focus became overwhelming. I found myself fixated on the concept of focus itself. Why can’t I seem to grasp it? What’s wrong with me? They…
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Why Discussing Anxiety Among Teens Is Essential: Insights from a Humans of New York Post
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful post shared over 11,000 times on Facebook in less than a day, Humans of New York shines a light on a critical issue affecting many teenagers—anxiety. Research from the National Institute of Mental Health reveals that approximately 25% of adolescents aged 13-18 struggle with anxiety disorders, with 5.9% experiencing…
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Another Reason to Let Go of Guilt Over Your Picky Eater
Get Pregnant Fast Is your child’s list of acceptable foods shorter than a shopping list? Does dinner often consist of the same few meals? While it’s easy to label your child as a picky eater, recent studies have shown that “selective eating” can be associated with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as detailed in a report…