Have you ever agreed to do something even though you really wanted to say no? Maybe someone asked you for a favor when you were already overwhelmed. Or a friend wanted to spend time together when you needed a quiet evening to yourself. You knew what you wanted, but the thought of disappointing them made […]
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When Anxiety Makes You Afraid to Enjoy S...
Have you ever had something good happen and found yourself waiting for it to go wrong? Maybe your relationship is in a good place. Work is going well. You finally have a little more peace in your life. You should be able to enjoy it, but instead, a thought creeps in: “Something bad is probably […]
When You Know What Happened Wasn’t Your
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 […]