By Amy Moore, Content Team Contributor Anxiety is not linear. And, therefore, the process of making peace with anxiety will also not be linear. This is a notion that I have struggled with for a long time because I always just wanted to feel better. I wanted to be able to snap my fingers and […] The post Facing Setbacks and Moving Forward appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Hannah Parton, Content Team Contributor Don’t get me wrong, there are some amazing ways in which social media can help for the better. It creates a feeling of community, support and connects the world together. Having said that, I feel it’s a double edged sword. Some great things come from using it, along with […] The post How to Minimise the Link Between Social Media and Anxiety. appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Emily Pearce, Content Team contributor We all know we need to sleep eight hours a night to stay mentally and physically healthy, but this isn’t always possible. If you’ve ever been overly stressed about an upcoming event or a personal matter, you’ve probably found yourself tossing and turning without relief from time to time. […] The post Need Some Rest?: How To Tackle Sleep Anxiety appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Ilyass Jalloh, Content Team contributor High-functioning anxiety seems like a paradox. How can someone be thriving in their career, excelling academically, or maintaining a busy social life while battling crippling anxiety? The truth is, many people experience anxiety in ways that remain invisible to others—pushing themselves to achieve more, to be perfect, and to […] The post The Hidden Cost of High-Functioning Anxiety: When Success Masks Struggle appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Kelly Carrington, GAWD Got the Date Frights? Love is in the air, isn’t it? Yes, Saint Valentine is firing his bows of match-making warm and fuzzies all over the place. But what if anxiety threatens to stick its stake in all matters of the heart? Whether you’re settled or single, anxiety is an inevitable […] The post Lessons in Love and Anxiety. appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

 By Amy Moore, Content Team Contributor When I turned seventeen, all anyone would ask me about was if I would start my driving lessons soon. My entire family was so excited for me, but I just remember being swamped with nerves. My friends spent their teenage years constantly talking about what they’d do and where […] The post Learning to Drive with Anxiety appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Melissa Fleur Afshar, Content Team Contributor We’re often encouraged to hide away our fears and anxious feelings, putting on happy faces no matter what instead. Sometimes, it can seem easier to cope that way. You don’t need me to tell you that anxiety, panic and racing thoughts are extremely uncomfortable and distressing. The intense […] The post Don’t Fight The Feeling—How Facing Anxiety Helps Me Handle It. appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Megan Pocock, Content Team Contributor For many university students, the excitement of starting a new chapter is often shadowed by an unsettling question: Am I in the right place? I certainly felt this way when I first started. New environments, social demands, and academic pressures can leave you questioning whether you belong or deserve […] The post Imposter Syndrome at University: What Is It and How to Manage It?   appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Wayne Senior, Content Team Co-ordinator. There has been a lot of change at No Panic this year. In the Content Team, our two previous editors Millie and Daniel left to pursue their careers, so we got a couple of new editors, Aimee and Ben. In No Panic, I became Chair. Keeping the Content Team […] The post Year 2 of the Content Team appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Julitta Lee, Content Team contributor. Feeling irritable? Unmotivated? Less social or active? Having trouble concentrating? Sleeping or eating more than usual? Or have been feeling a persisting, low mood? If these symptoms resonate with you, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a seasonal type of depression also known as the “winter blues.” […] The post Feeling a little off this Winter? Tips for Overcoming the Winter Blues. appeared first on NoPanic ..read more