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Nothing in life is quite as important as you think it is while you’re thinking about it.
If we ignore, or hide from our fears, they will come and find us
Every time we avoid a social situation, we confirm to ourselves that we cannot cope. The more we ignore our fears, the bigger they grow.
5 essential tools for your anxiety toolbox
What’s in our anxiety toolbox? Is it sufficient? Do we have the tools to cope with the problems that we regularly face? What tools do we need to tackle anxiety as it bubbles up?
How to keep your worries at bay – Your step by step guide
There is nothing certain in life. No-one knows what’s around the corner, but intolerance of uncertainty can be so unbearable, it can become constant worry.
The symptoms and triggers of a Panic Attack
When panic strikes it can be a terrifying experience. Where did it come from? Why did it happen? Is there something wrong with me? It can have a serious effect on our confidence and ability to participate in everyday life without fear.
What does General Anxiety Disorder feel like?
Mind Racing. Thoughts Whirling. Muscle Tension. Poor Concentration. The symptoms of General Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, are many and varied. They can be very stressful, making everyday situations feel overwhelming and unmanageable.
The effect Social Anxiety has on us.
Social Anxiety effects roughly 14% of Irish people at some stage in their lives “The fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people” …that’s a common definition of Social Anxiety disorder. Well, that’s great. So much of modern life relies on...
What are the symptoms of anxiety?
No matter who you are, you have experienced anxiety at some stage in your life. As humans, our brains are hardwired to be alert for threat. We are prone to negative, or worrisome thoughts. It can make us feel nervous, restless or tense, and we can experience...
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an innovative and creative mindfulness-based therapy, which can be seen as part of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) family, but with very distinctive characteristics. Like Mindfulness, there is a major emphasis on...
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT for short) isn’t all that complicated, or at least it shouldn’t be. It’s a goal orientated, evidence based therapy, which basically means it works towards targets decided collaboratively between the client and the therapist, and...