The holidays are a stressful time for many people, as social, financial and familial pressures tend to increase during the season. For those with social anxiety disorder, the stress around
When we’re in a bad mood, we tend to dismiss irritability or angry outbursts as simple stress, or even blame it on those around us. However, if you’ve been feeling
Exploring how the brain responds to stress is key in understanding how anxiety disorders can disrupt the formation of new memories. A range of coping strategies can help you channel
You’re feeling overwhelmed by work and responsibilities at home, and recognise that you are being pushed past your ability to effectively cope. Knowing if this is a temporary state or
The “new normal” of Covid-19 was uniquely abnormal to our regular lives, and as we begin to slowly shift back to what we used to know, it is common to
Our brain’s typical response to stress is designed to alert us to it and take steps to avoid it. For those who struggle with anxiety however, stress isn’t just an
Feeling some degree of discomfort when you perform publicly or meet new people is a fairly common experience. However, for those with social anxiety disorder, these situations can unleash a
Living with anxiety often heightens discomfort with change — even when it is positive. This new year, learn how to take small, manageable steps towards self-improvement by identifying objectives. The
Could some of your habits be more than just your own way of doing things? For people struggling with anxiety, personal tendencies can provide an insightful look into what’s really
High-functioning anxiety often affects people who appear to manage their daily lives with ease but their internal state is often quite different to their demeanour. Are you a perfectionist who
Healthy Action Anxiety can build more quickly when your body has a surplus of energy. By performing the following types of physical coping skills for stress, you’ll soon feel a
Dark nights, desperate to fall asleep before you fall apart? Mornings without motivation, when you struggle to leave your bed? Overthinking every little thing whilst losing control of everything? Many people
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding treatment that worked for her. “I’ve been in and out of counselling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole adult life – but somehow
