There’s a kind of anxiety that has a way of slipping in so subtly that you almost don’t register it’s there until you step back and realise how much background noise it’s been creating. It’s the sort that settles into your bones bit by...
“I thought good parenting was about doing the right things – feeding schedules, sleep routines, developmental activities. But my baby seems to pick up on my stress no matter how well I follow all the advice. When I’m anxious, she’s fussy. When...
“I know exactly what I need to do. I have the perfect plan, I’m motivated, I understand the importance of my goals. But every time I try to make progress, something in my body seems to put on the brakes. I start strong, then find myself procrastinating,...
“I feel like I’m just going through the motions of life. I do all the things I’m supposed to do, but nothing feels exciting or meaningful anymore. I can’t remember the last time I felt truly alive rather than just functional.” This hollow...
“I feel like a phone that’s been running on 1% battery for months. I’m technically still functioning, but everything takes forever, nothing works properly, and I’m constantly worried about completely shutting down.” This analogy from my...
