I recently posted a picture on to The Anxious Angle’s Instagram account about procrastination, and was surprised to get some feedback from two people saying how they also struggle with it. So I decided to create this post to talk about procrastination as a person who suffers with anxiety. The hardest part about being aContinue reading “Procrastination”
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Anxiety Made Me Lose My Friends
It’s never easy talking about my personal struggles. But I’m writing this because I know I’m not the only one who as gone through this. I’ve gone through friend groups like you wouldn’t believe. Believe it or not… high school is cruel to young girls who are different. The ones that would rather be one-hundredContinue reading “Anxiety Made Me Lose My Friends”
Stigma
Merriam-Webster defines stigma as “a mark of shame or discredit.” How does this word relate to anxiety and mental disorders? Well… let’s talk about it. The social stigma around mental illness is one that doesn’t surprise many people. In fact, we see it in our everyday lives. As a college student, it is common toContinue reading “Stigma”
Rejection
Rejection hurts. It hurts everyone. But It always hurts a little more for the people who struggle to take a chance on something in the first place. If you suffer with an anxiety or panic disorder, you know exactly what I’m talking about. So… how do we deal with the pain of rejection? The answerContinue reading “Rejection”
Dealing with Anxiety in Public
You’re in a crowded room, a shopping mall, or even just hanging out with your friends and suddenly you start to feel anxious. What do you do? The best way to deal with anxiety in public is to… well.. deal with it. If you suffer from anxiety, you know that from time to time aContinue reading “Dealing with Anxiety in Public”
Motiviation Monday
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What an amazing quote that carries so much meaning. How many times are we constantly worried about the events that have or will take place in our lives, when we should be livingContinue reading “Motiviation Monday”
Motivation Monday
In the blink of an eye the weekend has passed. Now it is time for a new week full of new opportunities. How exactly do you make the most out of your week? Finding motivation on Monday is hard, but I have a few suggestions of my own that help me get my week going.Continue reading “Motivation Monday”
Why is Anxiety Hard to Talk About?
Many don’t understand it Isn’t it funny how anxiety is so common, but little people talk about it? That’s because many don’t understand it. Think about it. When you get overwhelmed or worried about something, what is the first thing people usually tell you? “Calm down,” “You’re fine,” “It’s not that big of a deal.”Continue reading “Why is Anxiety Hard to Talk About?”
Welcome!
Hello there! Welcome to my blog. This blog was created with the purpose of discussing clinical anxiety, the stigma around it, and ways to cope with it. As a young college student, life can sometimes get stressful. It can be especially hard when you are struggling with anxiety. Anxiety is one of those tricky topicsContinue reading “Welcome!”
