Our relationship to anxiety can make a big difference. In my bestselling book,The Anxiety Solution, I talk about this idea that anxiety is a teacher, trying to get you to learn something, change something or heal and grow. It’s easy to see anxiety as the enemy that we just want to ...
Sir Simon concurred, saying that every layer of management in the NHS and in hospitals "need to tell people this is going to happen and this will be tough and they are with them and they are sharing blame as it were, and this is not something you can shoulder on your own. And it's...
Health anxiety, often referred to as hypochondria, is a distressing and often debilitating condition where a person is preoccupied with the belief that they have, or are in imminent danger of contracting, a serious illness. Thisanxietypersists despite medical reassurance and can significantly impact d...
Another way to help cope with anxiety is through controlling your breathing. Your therapist can teach you how to do this. My partner/friend does not know what to say when I ask them for reassurance Often friends and family have got into the habit of giving reassurance. You need to talk ...
The NHS advises seeking support from a healthcare professional if you're struggling to cope with anxiety, fear or panic, and if things you're trying yourself aren’t helping. If this resonates, you can get a referral from a GP or access free talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural...
"Setting a reminder or alarm will ensure you don't miss a dose as even one lapse in your routine can lead to an unintended pregnancy. Also, knowing that you have a reminder set can alleviate anxiety about forgetting to take your contraception. This peace of mind allows you to fully enjoy...
Patients receiving haemodialysis often experience fatigue, anxiety, depression and boredom. It is suggested that arts activities could have a therapeutic effect.#This study aimed to explore patients' perspectives of participating while on dialysis in chosen arts and creative living activities provided by ...
These tools can help individuals manage their anxiety in real-time, providing them with strategies to cope with stressful situations as they arise. This dual approach of addressing both the subconscious and conscious mind makes hypnotherapy a comprehensive solution for those seeking relief from anx...
Elsewhere, 2019 data shows medical professionals in Jamaica and Canada also have burnout symptoms while the rate of staff leaving the UK’s NHS due to excessive stress nearly tripled over the past seven years—and this was all before COVID-19. One can only imagine the ways in which the ...
You also need to be aware that leaving people behind is not the only source of guilt for expats (sorry!) There’s also anxiety about the effect the move will have on those who are going with you,particularly children. You’ll feel guilty when theystruggle to settle in to their new home...