Articles by No Panic Volunteers

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 […]

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

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

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

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

Firstly, what are the signs you should look out for to tell if your child could be suffering; Obviously every child is different and signs can vary immensely but you should be aware of any change in behaviour such as; Sleeping problems or lethargy. Avoidance of places or situations. Trouble concentrating. Negative outlook on things

When someone has a pain in their chest they automatically fear that something is wrong with their heart which of course can be terrifying. One of the main symptoms of a panic/anxiety attack, other than a racing heartbeat is chest pain and a feeling of suffocation. These symptoms along with possible dizziness, tiredness, headaches, vomiting

Everyone worries about their health on the odd occasion, but when those worries persist with no evidence for concern, and the fear of illness becomes so great that it affects your day to day living it’s possible you might have health/illness anxiety. You might be surprised just how common this condition is. An estimated one

Recovery means much more than just being free of anxiety, it also means personal growth as well as gaining self confidence and self awareness.  During this process we can learn an awful lot about ourselves and how to change our life for the better. One of the worst things about living with anxiety is that