One major source of anxiety in my life is worrying about finding meaning in my life. I think we all have those moments of “Why are we here?” Or what am I doing with my life? For some those might be fleeting thoughts, but for me they can really drag me down or work me … Read more
I was never big on goals. I always thought they sounded so formal. But then I found myself stressed out and full of anxiety nearly every waking moment. I never thought the two were connected: goal setting and anxiety. Then it clicked. One of the reasons for my anxiety was that I constantly felt rudderless. … Read more
Hey there, my name is Elise Schreiber, and I’m the person behind the AnxiousSquirrel.Club. I started this blog as a way to reach out to people like me who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. It hasn’t been an easy journey, but with some help I’ve managed to get mine under control. Now I’m not … Read more
Life can be stressful. Laughter can be powerful. Sometimes it seems stress is everywhere and humor is nowhere.. We have all types of things pulling us in all directions and so many things to get done with so little time. It’s no wonder that stress is a major problem with most people. We must earn … Read more
Anxiety isn’t always bad. It’s the group of feelings of worry, fear, nervousness, apprehension, restlessness or concern. It is normal to have feelings of anxiety to give alert for the flight or fight situation. In that kind of situation your heart will beat faster to supply blood to necessary organs to aid your flight or … Read more
It’s easy to let anxiety rule you. Trust me, I know. But what if I told you that there are some simple ways that you can fight back? The good news is that they are not even complicated. They are simple things that you can do right now at home. Here are 7 hacks to … Read more
Once the anxiety switch is flipped, it’s hard to turn it off. Once it is on the, it builds and builds on itself. People in anxiety mode are normally inundated with negative thoughts, feelings and fantasies that trigger feelings of upset. The best thing to do is stop the train of thought. Easier said than … Read more
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that slightly over 18 percent of adults (between the ages of 18 to 54) in the US suffer from anxiety disorders. In fact, this number is probably much higher since many people don’t get diagnosed or seek professional help. Now more than ever before, people are extremely … Read more
When you’re someone who experiences getting panic attacks, one of the struggles that go along with it is the fear that one can happen at any time and blindside you. What’s even more troubling is the chance of that attack being a major one that will affect your functioning. And sometimes, it’s that fear of … Read more
When people who have anxiety get panic attacks, they are often mistaken for by others as weak because they get ruffled by what appears to be trivial things. But I’ve got news for you: panic attacks don’t make anyone less brave. When we look further into what causes panic attacks for people with anxiety, we … Read more