Life of Wellness

Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness , worry , or fear . It is something that I as a woman, will experience at some point in my life. Being a mother, I can easily be triggered by a variety of things, from running after work, household, personal relationships with my spouse, my child, or health issues. In fact, do you know one of the most common symptoms of anxiety is actually acid reflux? Many people don't realize that there is a connection between anxiety and acid reflux (see my previous post for an explanation), and this can make it difficult to manage the symptoms of either condition. In my situation, stress at work and life challenges were the reasons that caused those. For people who suffer from both anxiety and acid reflux, the two conditions can complicate one another. Anxiety can lead to an increase in stomach acid, which can trigger acid reflux symptoms. At the same time, acid reflux can cause anxiety, as the symptoms can be uncomfortable and cause disturbance to daily life....

Do you feel alone and helpless when you fighting health challenges? Yes, I did. And I want to share my personal experience of my battle. Anxiety attacks can be an overwhelming and frightening experience, leaving those who suffer from them feeling alone and helpless. This is a personal experience that I am all too familiar with, having struggled with anxiety attacks myself. I vividly remember my first attack, when I was driving home from work late at night and suddenly felt an intense feeling of fear and discomfort. My palms became sweaty, my body started to shake, and I found it hard to breathe. I had to pull over and calm myself down before I could continue driving. Despite this, I still felt anxious, and I eventually went to the clinic to get a jab from the doctor, which provided temporary relief until I got back home.   The experience was overwhelming, and it left me feeling unable to handle the steering wheel. I was afraid the car would sway away from the road or even worse, ...