anxiety

I embarked on this journey this semester of exposure therapy, in which I aim to do the opposite of what I would normally do or want to do. This was all in an effort to confront all my anxious thoughts and to remind myself that creating this illusion of romanticism being the only remedy to reality is not a sustainable mindset. 

Although it’s taken some time, I’ve realized silence isn’t really the problem. Rather, it’s how I react to silence. I’m in control of how my mind reacts to silent moments and how my mind decides to treat me.

Hiking is all fun and games, frolicking in fields and wandering in the woods, until the lights go out. By the glow of the moon, a joyous jaunt can transform into a hair-raising, terror-stricken tumble into your worst nightmare

I feel like one thing people don’t say enough is that everything will be OK. After years of pressure, anxiety and extensive overthinking – I found myself in a state of constantly believing something terrible would happen

I’ve decided I’m done sacrificing my mental health and personal sanity for a perfect grade or academic validation.

I excelled at playing the role of the angsty, ungrateful daughter.

Flying alone can be a terrifying experience, especially if you’re scared of planes. I’ve only just recently gotten over my fear of flying alone. Here are the top things that helped me get through it!

A new study conducted by UC Berkeley affiliates contradicted decades-old research that depressed individuals are more realistic in determining how much control they have over their lives.

We all exist in little limbos —  whether we know it or not.

Although the consequences of climate change may not always be visible to us, they are still invading the boundaries of our personal and professional lives by hindering our peace and mental well-being.