Read our posts about Anxiety

29Aug

Try This 1-Minute Grounding Exercise for a Stress-Free Start to Your Day

Owen O'Kane

anxiety, meditation, mindfulness, stress

Mind

It's easy to rush from one thing to another, but doing so raises our stress levels. Taking just one minute out of your day to do a grounding exercise can make all the difference, says Owen O'Kane.
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18Aug

Are You Guilty of Catastrophising? 9 Steps to Regain Control Over Your Thoughts

Richard Templar

anxiety, mindset, stress, tips

Mind

Anxious thoughts can run away with us and before you know it you're catastrophising about the worst possible outcome. Richard Templar offers 9 tips to help you regain control over unhelpful thoughts.
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08Aug

As a Counsellor, Here Are 4 Anxiety Tips that Have Helped Me

Jani Santos

anxiety, tips

Therapists

Anxiety makes it difficult to be in the present moment, instead causing us to worry about past interactions or future potential challenges. Counsellor Jani Santos shares the 4 techniques that have helped her soothe anxious feelings.
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11Jul

Why Do I Get Anxious About Going On Holiday?

Lisa Daitz

anxiety, existentialism, holidays, panic, panicattacks, philosophy

Therapists

Summer holidays are meant to be relaxing, fun, something to look forward to – but what if they provoke anxiety and panic? Psychotherapist Lisa Daitz explores this phenomenon from an existential perspective.
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24May

Running Helps Me Manage Anxiety: Could It Help You Too?

Lisa Blake

anxiety, body, exercise, health, panicattacks

Therapists

Counsellor Lisa Blake found that running helped her manage anxious feelings. Here she explores the benefits of exercise for mental health.
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04May

How to Cope with Exam Anxiety: Tips for Anxious Students

Lisa Daitz

anxiety, parenting, student, teenagers, tips, youth

Therapists

Exam season is nearly here – for many, the pressures of revising and fears of failure provoke anxiety. Therapist Lisa Daitz offers anxiety-soothing techniques and urges anxious students to embrace the power of Plan B.
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14Apr

The Anxiety Loop and How to Escape It

Laurie Castelli-Gair

anxiety, body

Therapists

Rates of anxiety are on the up, as are rates of prescription medication to help people cope. Psychotherapist Laurie Castelli-Gair offers some tips to help you find relief from anxious feelings.
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07Apr

Feeling Anxious Now Spring is Here? You’re Not Alone

Lisa Daitz

anxiety, lockdown, seasons, socialanxiety

Therapists

Spring means longer days and warmer weather; it also generally means more time out and about socialising. If this fills you with dread, you aren't alone. Psychotherapist Lisa Daitz explains why spring is the most common period clients seek out therapy.
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05Apr

Connecting with Nature Helped Me Overcome Anxiety and OCD

Hannah Bourne Taylor

anxiety, nature, OCD

Mind

Hannah Bourne Taylor lost her identity when she moved to Ghana, and in the process anxiety and OCD took hold. Rescuing a fledgling bird helped her finally find her feet in her new home.
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04Apr

How to Manage News-Induced Anxiety

Dr Audrey Tang

anxiety, politics, socialmedia, society

Mind

Doomscrolling through our news feeds can leave us feeling hopeless and anxious, and yet many of us find it hard to stop. Psychologist Dr Audrey Tang offers some practical ways you can take action on the causes that matter to you.
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