Rita Simons & Kevin Gournay explain how you can help us continue our work supporting people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders. Donate today There are a number of ways you can donate to support our work. Please visit our donate page to find out more.
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It’s hard not to have heard about what is going on in the world at the moment with regards to the corona virus (Covid 19). Whilst news of this outbreak has been understandably concerning for many it has had a more severe impact on the mental health of others, especially those with existing mental health
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Self-Care tips for staying at home
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Many people confuse relaxation with recreation and thus it is necessary for anxiety disorder sufferers to learn to relax correctly by the elimination of all muscular tension and stress. This is not achieved by just “putting your feet up” but by learning proper muscle relaxation and then practicing it regularly. It should not only be
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Phobias are one of the most common types of anxiety disorders. A phobia is an obsessive, intense and extreme fear of an object, place, situation or creature. People with phobias have developed an irrational apprehension about something they perceive as a danger. Phobias centre on our normal fear mechanism, so someone who has a
Of course the coronavirus is a worry for us all. Indeed, I think it uncontentious to state that many anxiety sufferers will probably worry more than most and maybe even catastrophise the situation. To reduce worry, it is worth bearing in mind several things: The vast majority of sufferers will recover and many will only
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Getting started on the road to recovery from anxiety can feel like a huge hurdle and we all know that quite often the first step is the hardest. One thing to remember is, even taking small steps in the right direction is better than staying where you are. The big question for many people is
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Taking care of someone with an anxiety disorder can be extremely testing at times, especially if you have never suffered yourself, but you may be surprised how much of a major role you can play in helping the person recover. Firstly it is important to accept that they are not “putting it on” or “making
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Looking after yourself mentally and physically are priorities for a healthy and happy life.
A panic attack is an exaggeration of the body’s normal response to fear. Your heart will start to beat faster, you will have trouble breathing and you may even feel like you are going to faint, have a heart attack or even die. A panic attack can develop very quickly and will usually reach its
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