Playing Whack-a-Mole with Anxiety

What worked for me

Photo by Jayy Torres on Unsplash

Dealing with everyday anxiety can feel like the old Whack-a-Mole game as you whack one stress and another one pops up.

Remember those carefree childhood days?

No worry.

No fear.

Just un-obliterated delight and adventure?

I don’t.

As long as I can remember, my closet had a boogie man, lurking — waiting with a raspy breath, under my bed.

Its name is Anxiety.

What Is Anxiety

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America cites anxiety disorders to be the most common mental disorders in the U.S. Furthermore, 1 in 13 people around the world suffer from anxiety including an estimated 8% of children and teenagers.

It’s important to understand the difference between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorder.

Everyday Anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorder

Everyday Anxiety

Worry about tests…