Have you heard of Boggle yet? From his Facebook page, Boggle is a cartoon owl who offers people advice and support. On the Boggle Tumblr, his main communication format, you can ask questions and read the read the many valuable answers he shares. Some include: What Anxiety Feels Like, Preparing for a Confrontation, Intrusive Thoughts About Hurting Someone, or even this one … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
What Depression Feels Like
Author and Blogger Allie Brosh of Hyperbole and A Half gives one of the best descriptions of depression through her personal story filled with rough yet ready comics & crude and authentic details packed with insights for onlookers, families, and friends to take note. Here's just a taste, be sure to visit the whole story here: Depression Part Two. I remember being endlessly … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Be Creative
Too often, we get in a funk when the one thing that could help us out is to get out of our own box. Sometimes this may mean trying something new, or doing somethings you are already doing in a new and creative way. Check out this pic for some inspiration, and think about ways that you can do something new to express yourself and get out of your current groove. It may be as … [Read more...]
5 Mental Health Tips for Back to School
ORIGINALLY POSTED BY: Ross Szabo, HUFFINGTON POST, September 16th, 2013 I stared out of the window of the psychiatric ward in utter disbelief that my freshman year of college had ended, after only two months. I went to American University with so much hope. College was going to be the place where I moved forward with my life. A setting where I could meet new people, make new … [Read more...]
My Freshman Fear: Being Shy
ORIGINALLY POSTED BY: HUGSTRONGER, August 8th, 2012 I had a thousand and one fears when I first started college, and almost none of them had to do with being able to handle the schoolwork. I’d spent 12 of my 18 years of life in school. School, I knew how to do. Making friends, on the other hand. . . not so much. Of those thousand and one fears, the greatest among them … [Read more...]
Love Your Body, Like A Tree
Teens these days, particularly girls, can get so extremely caught up with their own body image. The pain can be excruciating sometimes as you compare yourself to others (whether real life or from photo-shopped magazine covers and websites) and wish you could change this, this or that. But -- now here's something totally revolutionary-- have you ever considered changing your … [Read more...]
Internships
"Interning at Anxiety in Teens was a therapeutic experience that enriched my writing, social media and market research skills. It gave me the opportunity to connect with people whom I shared similar experiences with. I felt that I made an impact on teens and parents’ lives through my blog writing as demonstrated by the comments that my posts received" -Katie Ousley, Editorial … [Read more...]
How to Be Happy According to Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn: a timeless beauty, she was a beloved film and fashion icon of the 1950's and 1960's. She has been described as one of the greatest female legends in American cinema, is noted in the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame, and many books have been written about her, such as "How to Be Lovely: The Audrey Hepburn Way of Life." So, what was this lovely … [Read more...]
The Best Of #Freshman Advice
How To Be Confident
How To Be Confident in five easy steps: an exercise inspired by Sara Bareilles' "BRAVE" song. If think you have to hide your true self from people, are very self-conscious of what other people think, or if you just haven't heard this song yet, today is the day to change that. 1) Take out your notebook and pen. 2) Make sure your volume is up on your computer. 3) Press Play … [Read more...]