anxiety
Weed Saved My Life After a Decade on Anxiety Meds
Fucked Up frontman Damian Abraham gave up being straight edge for medical weed, and then tumbled down the rabbit hole of cannabis culture and near-legalisation.
How it Feels When the Person You Love Has Depression
I'd never dated anyone who hadn't been on antidepressants, or spent time in a psychiatrist's office. That dark, brooding, introspective type: it draws me in.
I Survived a Panic Attack and All I Got Was General Anxiety
This week, my new therapist and I did some detective work and stumbled upon something that in 15 years of panic attacks I had never discovered before.
Why We Need to Stop Casually Throwing Around Words Like 'Bipolar' or 'OCD'
It's easy to say you're "having a panic attack" when you're just a bit stressed, but we should watch to make sure that the meaning of words that refer to serious mental health conditions isn't diluted.
Michael Works on His Social Anxiety in This Week's Comic from Stephen Maurice Graham
"You are the hero of your own personal Dungeons and Dragons campaign. You are powerful!"
My Belief in the Evil Eye is Feeding My Anxiety
Growing up with a superstitious mom contributed to my chronic anxiety and the belief that everyone around me has a secret desire to see me fail.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Being Less Scared in 2016
A few ways to avoid pissing your pants when the paranoia starts to set in this year.
My Life After Being Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Epilepsy
Some people hear 'Borderline Personality Disorder' and call bullshit. What I've learned over the past few years is that it's not bullshit at all.
The Living Nightmare of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder—the result of sustained abuse over time—is difficult to diagnose, making it harder for those who suffer from it to move on.
How ASMR Purists Got into a Turf War over Porn
ASMR, the YouTube relaxation community, has developed an erotic offshoot, and some people aren't happy about it.
Extremely Conscious and Incredibly Scared of It
Sometimes I wonder if my conditions, which fluctuate on a continuum from the height of terror to a vague sense of unease, could instead be called seeing too much, feeling too much, or thinking too much.