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The Debilitating Anxiety Symptom No One Ever Talks About

9 years ago
Until only recently, I kept a big aspect of my anxiety hidden from the world because I was deathly afraid of the consequences I would suffer if I talked about it. I was already fearful of the judgment I may experience from opening up about my anxiety, but this was huge. What if people thought I was actually crazy? The anxiety of this backlash made me feel physically ill, and I felt like there was no one I could turn to who would understand. I'm talking about intrusive thoughts, which the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland say "become obsessive, provoke fear and shame, and often lead to doubts about sanity, control, motives, character and safety." It's common in those struggling with general anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorders, and obsessive compulsive disorder. A majority of my life has been spent dealing with anxiety, so as far as I can remember, this symptom has always affected me. I never understood why frightening images and scenari..

This Emotional Tribute Will Be the Last Skate of Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir’s Olympic Career

9 years ago
It's official — for now at least. After these Olympic Games, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will retire from competitive skating, leaving a trail of crushed hearts in their wake. We can hardly blame them. They've been skating competitively for 20 years, and when they exit the ice for the last time at the Olympic figure skating gala, they will do so as the most decorated figure skaters in history. It seems only fitting, then, that the couple the world has fallen in love with for their unparalleled display of emotion chose a deeply personal performance as their last skate. It is also a bit of a love letter to Canada. Virtue and Moir will be skating to "Long Time Running" by The Tragically Hip, one of the most popular and successful bands to come from the country. The couple debuted the routine in 2017, shortly after Tragically Hip's lead singer Gord Downie passed away from brain cancer. 44509398 "When I think about Gord and I think about the Hip and what they've been a..

Ryan Lochte Has Met His Match

9 years ago
Most of the athletes at this year’s Winter Olympics in PyeongChang are there to use every bit of their strength, stamina, and skill to bring a medal home to their respective countries. And some are there cuz’ it’s sort of like Spring Break except it’s in the winter. In South Korea. At the Olympics. ..

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