Sometimes, you can know something wasn’t your fault and still feel like it was. You may understand that you didn’t cause what happened. You may even tell yourself that you did the best you could with what you knew at the time. But then the questions start. Why didn’t I see it sooner? Why did […]
When You’re Still Carrying Something Tha
Have you ever thought, “I should be over this by now”? Maybe something happened years ago, but certain situations still bring up strong feelings. A difficult conversation may make you anxious. Being criticized may feel especially painful. You may have trouble trusting someone, even when they have given you no reason not to. You might […]
How Anxiety Can Make Small Decisions Fee...
Have you ever spent way too long making a simple decision? You read a text several times before sending it. You change your mind about what to wear. You ask someone else what they think, even though you already know what you want to do. Then comes the second-guessing. What if I make the wrong […]
When Someone You Love Is Struggling: How...
When someone you love is going through a difficult time, it is natural to want to help. You may check on them often, worry about whether they are okay, or spend a lot of time thinking about what you can do to make things better. Sometimes, you may even put your own needs aside because […]