Anxiety can be brought on by several different reasons. One of the primary reasons is the habit of wanting approval and validation from everyone around us. We all know that this is an impossible task, so when someone does give us a disapproving look, we fall to pieces. If we spend most of our […]
Like all other negative emotions, holding on to fear can have an adverse outcome for your mental health. Fear and anxiety affect different areas of your life; it starts to control what you do and what you don’t do. The fight or flight response is triggered when perceived danger happens. Floods of adrenaline and cortisol […]
WHY DO I FEEL WORTHLESS Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, ‘I look a mess, who on earth would ever love me.’ Believe it or not, this is a common phrase that a lot of people would say to themselves. They feel they are worthless and put little value on who they […]
Hi everyone, Coming soon, the launch of my new book: Travel Light – a handbook for mental health. If you or a family member are suffering from anxiety or mental health issues this is the book for you. It will help you identify harmful addictive behaviours that you have unwittingly adopted over the years. It […]
Good Article explaining the different type of talking therapies. Talking therapies can help you work out how to deal with negative thoughts and feelings and make positive changes. They can help people who are feeling distressed by difficult events in their lives as well as people with a mental health problem. Source: Talking therapies | […]
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Source: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) – NHS Choices
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urce: Cognitive behavior therapy significantly reduced depression and anxiety in chronic pain patients
Cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety teaches us to become more rational. You learn to be in control of your thinking and beliefs. Then, your beliefs about yourself change. This physiologically changes the brain. Cognitive therapy also teaches us to calm down and relax, to let go of stress and tension, leading to feelings of […]
