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Anxiety and mindfulness

Insights from a recent counseling session on anxiety.

Mindfulness

“Mindfulness” as a word is pretty weak. And the exercises themselves are extremely simple and unassuming. It was difficult for me to grasp how it would actually help me. So nocebo kicked in, my doubt fueled against the effects of mindfulness. And in true nocebo fashion, dropped adherence.

But considering academic burnout is kicking my ass, its name makes an appearance once again as I searched for solutions.

Psychiatry

Though it has hurt others, there’s no denying it’s been helping me.

⚠️ Warning: discussion of death and suicidal ideation.

Overcoming stress paralysis

26/6/18 edit: This was written and posted back before I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I’m not diagnosed with ADHD, but I went to counseling asking for advice on ADHD because that’s what I thought I had back then.

Can’t shower, eat right, sleep right? Can’t get yourself to do anything? Phantoms of the future haunting you?

Executive dysfunction and anxiety is a match made in hell. I paid $85 dollars for counseling so you don’t have to.

Mind you, these tips are geared towards those with ADHD. Might still help someone else, though.