“In the Silence” by Ariana Naranjo
In this brave, powerful poem, Ariana Naranjo shares her battle with depression and thoughts of suicide – as well as the resilience she has found within herself.
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Depression and Anxiety
“Anxiety” by Jerry Rodriguez Martinez
Anyone struggling with anxiety will relate to this poem, written by high school junior Jerry Rodriguez. Remember, you’re not alone!
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Surviving Panic Attacks
I have two selves: Me before panic attacks, and me after. Anyone who has been through this knows what I’m talking about. You’re going along fine in your life…
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Social Anxiety? Bring it On.
Anxiety is a sneaky sucker. Just when you think you’re on your game, it finds a new way to trick you back into neuroses. In my 20’s, I had faced (and overcome) agoraphobia. And then, in my 30’s…
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Find Your Centering Metaphor
If our brains weren’t getting in the way, our natural state would be peaceful. So how do we tap into that natural state? Hint hint: Look at nature. When I was spinning out of control…
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Face the Dark with Small Steps
When I was at my lowest point with my social anxiety, lying in a dark room with all the curtains closed, befuddled as to what was happening to me, I knew I had to do something. I first had to…
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The Will to Survive: Where Does it Come From?
Do you ever wonder why some people cave and give up while others hunker down and fight when faced with a hardship? Where does this unstoppable will come from?
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I’m a Survivor – But It’s Not Over
Yes, I consider myself an anxiety survivor because there was a point in my life where I felt too terrified to be in the world, and yet, here I am, grounded and functioning again. But that doesn’t mean…
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