By Meg Pound, Content Team Contributor Mental illness is tough. Hugely difficult. One of the hardest parts of my days is getting up in the morning. The realisation that it is another day of battling compulsions and intrusive thoughts. I feel drained before I have gotten out of bed. It is the fear of the […]
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By Chaima Kenache, Content Team Contributor Exam stress is one of the few anxiety inducing events that the majority of people can relate to regardless of who they are. For a moment, consider the average GCSE student in the UK, juggling the demands of studying 8-10 subjects five days a week, with the supposed restful two
Fiona Gee, Content Team Contributor The positive link between exercise and improved mental health has long been established and for some, doing regular exercise is now a critical part of their mental self-care. The release of endorphins is scientifically proven, after all. However, particularly if you have never done any exercise and don’t know where to
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By Craig Soutar, Content Team Contributor It is common when discussing an anxiety disorder to discuss physical symptoms such as panic attacks, nausea, dizziness etc or mental symptoms like feelings of dread. These are the harder hitting, more obviously signs of anxiety, but a more subtle, less discussed part of the condition is doubt. Doubt
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By Daniel Seow, Content Team Editor Blue Monday. The day said to be the most depressing day of the year, partway through the freezing cold month of January, gloomy grey weather, broken New Year’s resolutions – the list goes on and on. However, before associating all your January ills with this myth, take a step back, a deep breath, and think
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Lila Saw, Content Team Contributor Needing help is never anything to be ashamed of, needing help shows that you’re human. Everyone needs help, whether it’s with something like baking or whether it’s to make progress with anxiety, help is help. In this article you will hopefully understand why making progress is important and why it
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By Hannah Parton, Content Team Contributor As we’ve stepped into the new year, this can often be a worrying time for many. You might ask yourself, what changes will happen in the next year, what does the new year hold? For people with anxiety, the prospect of starting a new year can be very worrying
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Our Content Team Supervisor Wayne reflects on the first year of the No Panic Content Team.
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by Chaima Kenache, Content Team Contributor Holidays have always been displayed as a time of joy and connection, whether that’s through advertisements or newsletters. It is clear that Christmas is supposed to be an enjoyed and an untroubled time for everybody who celebrates. Despite this, Christmas can often bring a unique set of tests and
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Millie Painter, Content Team Editor Enochlophobia occurs when someone experiences high levels of anxiety when in/thinking about crowds. It closely relates to agoraphobia as both may involve crowds, however agoraphobia concerns any situations where escaping becomes a challenge. Enochlophobia is focused solely on crowds. When an individual with enochlophobia is triggered by a crowd, they
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