anxiety

A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?

Why We See Ourselves as 'Failures' Or 'Losers'
Many people spend their life dwelling on feelings of 'shame' and 'failure', especially at work, which is a very depressing and limiting emotional place to be. Feeling like a "failure" is a deeply personal, often overwhelming experience that stems more from mood and self-esteem than actual reality. While everyone encounters setbacks, why do some people internalise these moments and define their entire identity by them?
By Elaine Sihera 3 months ago in Psyche
Discover The Real You: Take The Self-Awareness Quiz
Are you truly the expert on yourself? Self-knowledge is the most powerful asset you can have because it’s an accurate barometer of your identity and what you stand for, what makes you happy, and what career you should pursue.
By Elaine Sihera 3 months ago in Psyche
How to Self-Soothe Anxiety: 12 Calming Techniques
Learning how to self-soothe anxiety does not mean forcing yourself to stop feeling anxious. It means giving your attention something steady, familiar, and manageable to focus on while the intensity passes.
By Jose Mejia3 months ago in Psyche
The Emotional Cost of Always Being the Strong One
The Emotional Cost of Being the Person Who Never Falls Apart Always being the person who holds everything together can lead to emotional exhaustion, resentment, isolation and self-abandonment.
By Jose Mejia3 months ago in Psyche
Insight: Why Am I Afraid of Any 'Drama'?
My friend's 18 year old son once asked me why he was afraid of conflict or confrontation, yet he also liked to hang out with friends who always got into fights and sometimes dragged him into them. He wondered how he could avoid the constant 'drama'.
By Elaine Sihera 3 months ago in Psyche
I Tried to Distract Myself From a Panic Attack. It Made Everything Worse.
I was sitting on a plane at Eugene Airport when it happened. We hadn't even left the ground. The plane was much smaller than I expected. The kind of small that changes the feeling of the air around you before your mind has time to process it.
By Inbar Shahar3 months ago in Psyche
How To Cope With Long-Term Unemployment & Underemployment Without Losing Yourself. Top Story - July 2026.
Needless to say, the current economy does not really give two f*cks as to whether or not you have secure employment right now. And it has absolutely nothing to do with your skills, knowledge, experience, work ethic, references, attitude, and qualifications. Your CV can be polished many times over, and it does not keep you immune from being told that you are overqualified one minute, underqualified the next. And you can easily spend one hour on one tailored cover letter not knowing if its going to be read by a human being on the other side. Not a complaint, rather an observation.
By Justine Crowley3 months ago in Psyche
I Thought I Needed More Discipline. I Needed to Feel Safe
For a long time, I treated every unfinished task as evidence that something was wrong with me. If I procrastinated, I assumed I was lazy. If I abandoned a routine, I told myself I lacked discipline. If I spent an evening searching for comfort instead of working toward my goals, I saw it as proof that I could not be trusted.
By Jose Mejia3 months ago in Psyche
The “What If” Strategy: Why Toxic Positivity Fails in a Crisis
Have you ever found yourself making real progress in life, yet still feeling an underlying anxiety that you somehow do not deserve the best things?
By Neo Zak3 months ago in Psyche
Anger, Fear, and the Space Between Them
At first, I thought he was angry. The sharp edge in his voice and the tension in his shoulders pointed to nothing else. It would have been easy to leave it there, walk away and dismiss him entirely.
By Annam M Gordon3 months ago in Psyche
One Secret Of Emotional Intelligence Most People Miss. Top Story - July 2026.
Written by a human, for humans, always. Most people struggle with their emotions. They burst out when they do not want to.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM3 months ago in Psyche
The Quietest Battles Are Often the Hardest to Win
When people imagine someone struggling, they often picture visible signs. Tears. Isolation. Anger. Exhaustion. But some of the hardest battles leave no visible marks at all.
By mike4 months ago in Psyche