A certain amount of anxiety is completely normal. Examples might be: starting a new school, moving home, parents separating, etc. It is only when the anxiety starts to affect a child’s everyday life that it becomes a problem. It is at this stage that it is wise to visit your doctor and get a specialised […]
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The beginning of a phobia usually follows periods of stress and often starts after a final trauma. “The last straw, which breaks the camel’s back” or after a first panic attack which appears to come out of the blue. In the early stages of a phobia, sufferers feel frightened when in a particular place or
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A panic attack is a sudden onset of extreme anxiety and fear. They are terrifying and can happen without warning or reason. Symptoms can vary tremendously and may include; Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy, a pounding heart, tingling or numbness in the hands and fingers, sweating, breathing difficulties or chest pains, as well as a
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Recovery from an anxiety disorder can be compared to a jigsaw puzzle. There are many pieces you need to complete the picture and they cannot all be put in place at the same time. It has to be done piece by piece, but eventually with a bit of determination and hard work the picture can
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At the age of 25, Ken was going through a difficult period in his life and was clinically depressed. He was having problems with relationships and with his career. The “trigger” for his O.C.D. occurred on a trip to Canada. Ken explains: “There was a drought and we could not wash very often. I felt
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