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.

I miss my ex so much! He was everything to me… I #cry and then I hate myself. Any advice, Jessica asks, Mishu answers
Dear Jessica,Don’t hate yourself — whatever you feel is real. Just try to love yourself…

When was the last time you felt #worried?, Ashie asks, DearMishu answers
Ashlee: I’m always a little worried about unfamiliar things and situations. I think it comes…

Dear Friends, Do I look like I have a mustache?
Someone told me the other day that I do, which is annoying because I’m female….

How can I help my cheer up a friend who is in a bad #mood? Lucy asks, Mishu answers
Dear Lucy, When my humans seem down or #sick, I just stay close by and…

I am O negative and I would like to donate blood, but I am afraid. Please give me advice, Ben asks, Mishu answers
Dear Ben: When I get shots or blood tests, the humans tap my snout to…

When was the last time you felt worried? Ashlee asks, Mishu answers
Dear Mishu, When is the last time you felt worried? From, Ashlee Dear Ashlee,…

I feel like a #failure. I’m broke and because of that I’m #scared and ashamed. Any thoughts?, Pete asks, Mishu answers
Dear Pete: It sounds like you are judging yourself based on standards that might be…

I’m afraid of heights and small spaces. Are you afraid of things too?, Trevor asks, Mishu answers
Dear Trevor: I used to be afraid of balconies and snow. My humans and their…

Dear Mishu, What do you think about #robots? Mateo asks, Mishu answers
I think 🤖 they’re scary. There’s one in my house that moves around the floor and…