I imagine getting pierced with a needle is not something we particularly enjoy thinking about each day. But, for some it gets even worse. Just the thought of being injected can produce anxious and phobic reactions such as sweaty palms, dizziness and heart palpitations.
Goals. Goals. Goals. We all have goals of some kind – some long-term dreams, some temporary and some things you want to get done today. Whether it’s getting out of bed earlier, getting a promotion, setting up a business, losing weight, exercising regularly, finding a partner or stopping smoking, achieving our goals takes time and […]
It’s a common assumption that self-esteem and self-confidence are the same things. Self-esteem is commonly defined as how an individual “estimates” themselves. Those who answer ‘NO’ to ‘do I like myself’ or ‘do I deserve to be happy’ are often suffering from a lack of self-esteem.
Have you ever experienced anything similar to what’s going on in the world these days? I know I haven’t. Natural disasters, escalating conflict, solar minimum, famine, disease, unemployment, pandemic, isolation… dare I say ‘what’s next’? Throughout all of this we’re encouraged to focus on staying fit, healthy and mentally well but not necessarily told ‘how’ […]
Returning to work may feel like quite a challenge for you. You’ll be physically interacting with others for the first time after months of being subject to a lockdown. Undoubtedly this will cause feelings of anxiety.
So… anxiety is a totally normal reaction to danger. It’s a self-preservation mechanism that your mind has developed in order to keep you safe and alive. If you’re feeling a bit anxious it’s likely that your body’s automatic fight-or-flight response has been triggered due to a perceived threat.
The most dreaded part of any anxiety sufferer’s treatment and the technique I most often hear being used by traditional psychology is… EXPOSURE THERAPY.
Many of us have experienced enhanced levels of anxiousness throughout this pandemic isolation. Some, however, have told me how they’ve felt much calmer. All of us are different and we have our own journey when it comes to mental health.
During these trying times, here are 7 simple ways to cope during the covid-19 pandemic.
Whether you’re worried about your health or the health of loved ones, trying to navigate sudden unemployment or wondering what happens next in the face of uncertainty, you’re not alone. As things develop during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s one thing just about everybody has in common: A huge increase in anxiety.
If you’ve seen the news channels lately, you’ve most certainly heard about the new coronavirus, a new strain of virus that’s sweeping across China and spreading to other parts of the world. If you’re feeling nervous about the coronavirus outbreak, rest assured you’re not alone.
As if your anxiety is not bad enough already… What happens if you become nervous about anxiety itself? More often, nowadays, my clients tell me about how their anxiety about anxiety adds to the original anxiety, and so escalates the discomfort; but this isn’t even the worst part. The most destructive part of secondary anxiety […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) We all experience stress, and recovery is a natural process that takes time and often doesn’t require any assistance. However, certain traumatic and frightening events trigger a reaction which can last for months, years, decades and even a lifetime. This is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD for short, it presents both […]
When I was young my idea of ‘lonely’ was spotting a lonesome child sitting at the edge of the school playground looking for friends to play with. I remember adverts on TV telling the public about ‘old people’ suffering alone in their houses at winter time. Fast forward a few decades and nowadays – worldwide, […]
Anxiety can strike anyone, anywhere and at any time. There are countless tips, tricks and techniques to reduce, diffuse and combat the effects of anxiety, but what can you do to help if it’s someone else that feels anxious?
