It is very common for people to experience some anxiety around death. However, for some people, thinking about death or dying can trigger heightened anxiety, also known as death anxiety. People may also fear separation, dealing with a loss, or
How can anxiety impact my quality of life?
Anxiety is a natural human response that can be manifested in the form of worrying thoughts, feelings of dread, and physical sensations such as increased heartbeat, tension, sweating, and increased sensitivity to our surroundings. From an evolutionary perspective, anxiety had
Myth Busting: Anxiety Disorders
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point but not everyone has an anxiety disorder. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders, especially amongst younger population, but there are a lot of myths about what it means. This
Post Covid Reality: Hypochondria/ Health Anxiety
In the past two years, we have been bombarded with news about infected people, vaccines, side effects, and the short and long term effects of the Virus. We tried to move on with our life under a constant threat not
Relationship Anxiety; 3 Ways to Overcome it.
For a lot of people, being in a relationship will bring up some form of relationship anxiety. This can happen in the beginning of the relationship when you are still getting to know the other person, but it can also
Why do I worry so much about my sexual performance?
Have you ever felt anxious before performing a task in front of people? It is pretty common and normal for people to feel worried before or during performing a certain task. It can be very stressful for some people to
Do I have an anxiety disorder or am I just anxious?
We all experience some form of anxiety at some point in our lives. Indeed, anxiety is a common response to life stresses such as starting a new job, moving house and having financial challenges. So what is the difference between
6 Effective tips to stop feeling anxious
“I felt the room suffocating me, my heart was racing so fast I thought I would die, I was sure it would be a disaster, I had to leave…”
The above scenario is something we would be familiar with
I am feeling overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed is more common than you might think. There can be many different triggers; it may be an upcoming important exam, additional workload or relationship problems with friends, family or a partner. Sometimes, though, nothing has changed but it
Anxiety in Children
Childhood anxiety disorders are common and are experienced between 5 – 10 % of children (Thirwall, 2013). Anxiety disrupts many aspects of children’s development, the social aspect, the emotional side and the academic development. It also presents later life risks