anxiety
Anxiety is part of the modern condition. Together with depression, stress and anxiety are among the most searched for health terms. Something about our over connected, over competitive, over comparing yourself to others lifestyle leads to anxiety and stress. What helps? Spending time outside, spending time petting and cuddling with a pet, and trying to keep the focus on the now. As Dear Mishu says: Now is Now. It’s not tomorrow and it’s not yesterday. Keeping your focus on now as much as possible will not stop us from worrying, but it prevents our worries from taking the joy out of our daily existence. Good ways to work on this are meditation (which makes you aware of your feelings), journaling, and reminders to stop and focus on the now. Anxiety is a tricky thing, but with the right focus we can find happiness and enjoyment from the little things in life.
Reading the news makes me stressed, what should I do?, Cali asks, Mishu answers
Calli – News, what news? Has someone found my birth mom?!? No – I’m not…
I’m afraid of water, but some things are exciting enough to get me to take a few steps in.
I’m afraid of water, but some things are exciting enough to get me to take…
My Brother is Studying From Home Instead of Going to College. It’s Going to Be So Crowded. Why is He Like That…, Darla Asks, Mishu Answer
Darla, be patient… it’s COVID times. ❤️ Mishu Tag a friend if you agree that…
My vacation ends today but I don’t feel refreshed to go back to work. What should I do, Ariana asks, Mishu answers
Ariana — Hmmm…. can you stay on 🌴 vacation? If you can’t, can you do…
Everything feels so uncertain right now… it’s really getting to my anxiety, Ted asks, Mishu answers
Ted – Humans aren’t built for uncertainty so I understand that this is hard. As…
I look so awkward and odd compared to my friends, Adi asks, Mishu answers
Adi – Awkward is cool! Have you looked at fashion models? Have you 👀 at…
I fart at the vet and get car sick on the way. What to do? Talula Belle asks, Mishu answers
Dear Talula Belle: I’m scared of vets too. I think it’s ok to fart if…
How do you deal with stress, P. asks, Mishu answers
Dear P – I don’t get stressed often, but some things do stress me like…
My partner wants to be together all the time, but I like my me time, Shawna asks, Mishu answers #cuddling
Shawna, I hear you. I’m the dog that gets up and moves across the room…
Some days I’m just really possessive and don’t want to share. I think that’s okay as long as …
Some days I’m just really possessive and don’t want to share. I think that’s okay as long as it’s not most days. What do you think?
My colleagues at work constantly comment on what I bring for lunch. How do I make them stop? Jennifer asks, Mishu answers
Dear Jennifer, That does sound annoying. How about you flip it, and loudly announce your…
Dear Mishu, Help! I’m sick of eating the same food every day, Max asks, Mishu answers
Dear Max, Me too, but look how nice and slim it makes me! If you’re…
I have my dream job but the stress is destroying my home and social life. What should I do, W. asks, Mishu answers
Dear W. – I think you know what to do! You told me you don’t…
My partner is always unsatisfied and gets #angry with me a lot. What should I do, N. Asks, Mishu answers.
Dear N. – I usually run away from people who are angry at me. If they’re angry a lot, I don’t even get near them to start. In my experience angry people can hurt you, so if I were you I would you get away.