Stopping the Anxiety Spiral Before It Starts

When meditation and self-care fail, it’s time to do one thing

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My freshman year in high school, I earned an “A” in advanced geometry the first semester. The second semester I earned a “D”.

I didn’t know it then, but during my freshman year, I entered an anxiety spiral that led to self-destructive behavior that could have…