The Diary of an
(ex?) Anxious Woman

I'm so glad you're here! You'll find plenty of stories from my life as an (ex?) anxiety sufferer. Some are absurd, some are downright embarrassing, and some are completely crazy... but they all have one thing in common: they're true.

Woman crying on an airport bench with a suitcase, illustrating the fear of being alone in Diary of an (ex?) Anxious Woman.

The Day I Chose to Love Myself More Than Him… or How One “No” Marked the Beginning of My Healing

The day I said “no”, I began choosing myself. It seemed like a small decision, but it marked the start of rebuilding my life and changed how I faced anxiety.

Woman dancing in a fitness class, focused and determined, illustrating her effort to boost serotonin naturally.

Chocolate, Zumba and Serotonin… or How I Learned to Boost Serotonin Naturally with Dance Moves and Chocolate Squares

My therapist suggested three things: exercise, chocolate, and sex. I chose two. In this episode, I share how a Zumba class became a small turning point in my journey through

Woman sitting tense in an armchair, imagining ending up in a straitjacket while considering seeking panic attack help.

The Time I Dared to Ask for Help… or How a Therapist Handed Me a Nightlight in the Tunnel (No Straitjacket, Promise)

Seeking help for panic attacks initially felt like admitting that I had failed to be strong enough on my own. Yet my first appointment with a psychiatrist changed the way I saw emotional pain – and gave me the first small glimmer of hope.

Woman sitting after a sleepless night, exhausted and thoughtful, illustrating the day after a panic attack.

The Day After the Storm… or How I Realized Google Isn’t a Therapist, and How a Book Can Make You Feel Less Alone

The panic attack was over, but my mind was still sounding the alarm. Looking for reassurance, I did what seemed logical: I googled my symptoms. Instead of answers, I found even more reasons to panic.

Woman lying in her bed at night, staring at her phone, overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts and mental agitation, illustrating the journal of a (ex?) anxious woman and nights of anxiety.

The Diary of an (Ex?) Anxious Woman… or How I Stopped Googling My Symptoms at 3 a.m.

For years, I was a world champion at googling my symptoms at three in the morning. Naturally, Google always predicted the worst. This is where the story of how I stopped believing it begins.

Woman crying in panic, overwhelmed by fear, illustrating a panic attack in the journal of a (ex?) anxious woman.

What if I’m Losing My Mind… or How I Discovered It Was “Only” Anxiety

I was convinced I was losing my mind. Spoiler: I wasn’t. It was “just” a panic attack. Although, at the time, it felt anything but harmless…

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