If you’re in your late teens or twenties and it feels like anxiety and low mood are just more common than they used to be, you’re not imagining it. The data backs this up, and it’s worth understanding why, because it changes how we think about getting support early rather than waiting until things feel […]
Tag: Anxiety
When Does Everyday Worry Become Anxiety? Recognising the Signs
Worry is part of being human. A looming deadline, a health scare, a hard conversation you’re putting off — these things are supposed to make us anxious. The question we hear often in the counselling room isn’t “why am I anxious,” it’s “how do I know if this is normal, or something more?” Just how […]
Managing Anxiety: Evidence-Based Strategies That Actually Help
Everyone knows the feeling: the racing heart before a difficult conversation, the 3am mind that won’t switch off, the knot in the stomach that arrives before you’ve even worked out what it’s about. Anxiety is part of being human — it’s the body’s alarm system, and for most of our history it kept us alive. […]
Understanding Anxiety and What You Can Do About It
When Worry Won’t Switch Off: Understanding Anxiety and What You Can Do About It You know the feeling. It’s late, the house is quiet, and your mind is anything but. A to-do list that never ends. A conversation you’re replaying on a loop. A low-level hum of dread that you can’t quite name, let alone […]
The Dual Nature of Anxiety
The Dual Nature of Anxiety: When It Can Be Beneficial and When It Becomes Overwhelming Anxiety, often viewed as a negative emotion, is a natural part of the human experience. It serves as a built-in alarm system, alerting us to potential threats and preparing us to respond. While anxiety is typically associated with distress and […]
Easing Anxiety: How Counselling Can Help
Easing Anxiety: How Counselling Can Help Anxiety is a common experience that affects many individuals at various points in their lives. It can manifest as persistent worry, fear, or unease, impacting emotional well-being and overall quality of life. If left unaddressed, anxiety can significantly interfere with daily functioning and personal relationships. However, the good news […]