When my usual stress-fixes stopped working, this was the missing piece.
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Reader, Looking back at my childhood with the wisdom of distance, I laugh, thinking, “Well, duh. Of course, I was anxious.” But back then, I didn’t understand that the behaviors that always seemed to get me in trouble (no matter how many times I was punished) were directly tied to my anxiety. The adults told me instead: “You’re so rude, irresponsible, sensitive, moody, aggressive…” Those symptoms: the moodiness, agitation, the sharp tongue — what looked like an attitude was actually anxiety. But hey, I’m GenX, most of our parents didn’t even know where we were, let alone take time to inquire about our mental health. 😉 Fast forward to today: my family’s emotional well-being is one of my top priorities. I spent waaaaay too many years saddled with worry, restlessness, tension, dread — chasing band-aid solutions. I didn’t want my inner disquiet to swallow more than half my life. But juggling a small child, a small business, and a small home that accumulated way too much clutter was enough to send me into a daily worry-spiral. Here’s what I didn’t realize: all that pressure wasn’t just in my mind. It’s easy to miss root causes when we’re focused on behavior, productivity, or keeping other people happy. People pleasers, raise your hands. So what’s behind the heart-racing chaos or all that fear dressed up as control? That’s what I dug into with Dr. Nicole Cain in our conversation about her new book (ahem, tome) Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever. Here's a sneak peek at our upcoming chat, where she shared the surprising root causes that explain why our anxiety and panic don’t always get better, no matter how hard we try. 💡Don’t blame yourself. It might be a mismatch. Full interview drops on 9/2 on YouTube. It’s not all in our heads. Remember, conscious, not perfect! Talk again soon, p.s. Need to figure out WHY you keep reacting? I have new sliding scale rates for my 1:1 sessions. Outline your next steps in under an hour. |
