Everyone experiences fear and anxiety at some point in life. These emotions are universal. But if anxiety is part of your everyday life then you might be feeling overwhelmed. Makes sense. But you don't need to stay stuck. You can consider taking advice from the ancient Stoic philosophers of ancient Greece. They have some ideas that can help you handle anxiety. In this blog post, we will look at advice on fear and anxiety and focus on the practical advice they have to share. Understanding the Stoic Approach Stoicism is an ancient Greek
Unlocking Anxiety Solutions: Lessons from Paratroopers for Overcoming Fear
Picture standing at the edge of an open airplane door, wind blowing past, with nothing but the huge sky below. This is the start of training for many paratroopers. The first jump is intense – your body feels nervous, and your stomach is in knots. Your mind is also scared, warning you about the danger of falling to the ground. It's a mix of physical and mental unease, a tough test that helps build strength. My friend Marc-Antoine Crocq once drew an analogy between parachuting and anxiety, sparking a powerful question. Is it possible to
The Gut-Wrenching Truth: How Stress and Anxiety Impact Your Digestive System
Anxiety is something we all know about. It's that feeling you get before a big presentation, your heart racing during a tough conversation, or that constant worry that never seems to go away. Most of the time, we think of anxiety as something that happens in our heads and makes us feel bad emotionally. But did you know that it can also mess with your body, especially your stomach? Well, there are many causes for this including stress hormones, like adrenaline and cortisol, which can do a number on your digestive system. When you face a scary
The Art of Self-Care: Why You Need to Take More Breaks
In life, we all face moments when we have to step away from its demands. It's a silent truth we confront sooner or later—a truth that whispers or shouts: "I need a break." In these moments of rest, we can find peace from anxiety and everything that comes with it. I have witnessed and experienced the consequences of non stop work. The obligations, responsibilities, and expectations can leave us exhausted. This, my friend, is a testament to the importance of acknowledging the human need for reprieve. Now, to be clear, I’m not talking about
Is It Wise to Consider Anxiety Medication?
Once, I would have cautioned those grappling with anxiety to steer clear of medications. In retrospect, I can admit my lack of knowledge about meds. Those little wonders, they can do some real good. That's why you might be surprised to hear that I was firmly against them for a long time. But, after a decade of working with patients in different clinical settings, I realize that some people do benefit from them. My bias against medication developed well before I became a therapist. Back in 2008, I was searching the internet, focused on
The Great Exaggerator
Anxiety is incongruent. It promises the worst and never delivers. If anxiety were a person it would promise you the moon and give you a drawing of it instead. It's a liar. The fact that people feel anxiety deeply, well that I understand. It can wreak havoc on your mind and body if you let it. But for all the chaos it causes internally, it doesn't make true all the things that you fear. Sounds easy to say, but I say this after years of being around it. I've seen anxiety in family, friends, and strangers. I've seen it up close and from afar. And
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