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I Am Anxious... Delilah S. Dawson
The bestselling author talks anxiety, C-PTSD, ADHD, and how she puts her fictional characters on realistic mental health journeys.
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I Am Anxious... Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell
The hilarious cartoonist and author shares about the exhaustion of anxiety, her tongue going numb, and the importance of exercise and dance for mental…
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I Am Anxious... Sara Benincasa
The writer, author, and actor discusses how her anxiety triggers have changed, the importance of diversity in pop culture's mental health…
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I Am Anxious... Matt Singer
The film critic, editor, and author talks 25 years of anxiety, grad school pressure, feeling productive, and 'Beau Is Afraid'.
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She Always Forgot the Biscuits
A mind slowly extinguished, a holiday tradition, and an empty seat at the table.
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I Am Anxious... Kara Norman
The writer, mother, and artist talks about mental and physical paralysis, the power of parenting, and following her bliss.
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I Am Anxious... Julia Wertz
The cartoonist and author discusses social anxiety, normalizing mental health, and her new graphic novel.
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I Am Anxious... Frederick Joseph
The New York Times bestselling author discusses anxiety, bullying, and finding calm and self-care in writing and working out.
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Drop Off
My 7-year-old makes a silly joke that sends me into a spiral.
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I Am Anxious... Garrett Francis
The writer discusses a horrifying second grade experience, parental anxiety, journaling, and making new friends.
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I Am Anxious... Sarah LaBrie
The TV writer, memoirist, and librettist discusses the two versions of herself, small talk anxiety, and being "a body in space."
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I Am Anxious... José Olivarez
The award-winning writer and poet talks about growing up anxious, fight or flight responses, and shares an incredible piece of advice.
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