1. Know that feeling anxious about coronavirus is OK and normal. Anxiety is a natural response to the unknown, so it’s normal to feel unsettled since much about the virus is unknown even to experts. Anxiety is mother nature’s way of trying to protect us by pushing us to resolve uncertainty and figure out a solution. Top that off with job losses, financial worries, family issues, and ongoing mental health conditions, and you’ve got a recipe for very valid, and very serious stress. But while eliminating coronavirus-related stress is a tall order, it can, and should, be managed so you can mainta ..read more

What is anxiety? Anxiety problems are the commonest mental health disorders, with some surveys showing that a third of people suffer with anxiety at some point in their lives. Anxiety is a feeling of fear and distress. It is a normal physical response of your body when faced with severe stress, or danger. However, it becomes a disorder if it is there all the time, or if it becomes so intense that it interferes with your life. Anxiety is shown by different people in different ways and it can therefore have different patterns. If it is present all of the time it is described as Generalised Anxi ..read more

Feeling nervous or anxious about meeting new people is common among many of us at some point in our lives, whether in a personal or professional context. Some of our worries may relate to a specific situation, such as public speaking, performing on stage, or attending work-related meetings. The festive season, with its emphasis on social gatherings and activities, can be a particularly difficult time for sufferers.  Social communication can be especially daunting for people who are naturally shy, self-conscious, or lacking in social confidence. But however troubling, shyness is categorise ..read more

It’s that time of year again – the Summer Holidays. Many of us are planning to pack up and escape for a few days. For those with ADHD, planning a simple getaway can prove quite challenging. Here’s a list of 12 tips to make travelling easier! 1. Insurance As soon as your holiday is booked, invest in an insurance policy that covers lost or stolen items. It’s also a great time to get ‘replacement phone insurance’ or upgrade your existing policy if this isn’t included. Check the small print. Insurance may only be valid if you report an item as lost immediately, and there’s a limit to the number of ..read more

Anxiety disorders are common, with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) “estimated to affect up to 5% of the UK population”. 1 Everyone experiences anxiety at different periods of their lives. Anxiety is part of the sympathetic nervous system and is a perfectly natural response to threats and dangers, as well as stressful life events such as changing schools or having a job interview. However, when that anxiety becomes significant, to the point of interfering with one’s ability to function normally, then it becomes a disorder. There are different types of anxiety disorders, with a variety of tr ..read more

Mental illness is a sign of weakness. People with depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions aren’t “mentally weak.” Mental strength is not the same as mental health. Someone who is blind or who has an ulcer could still be physically strong – and someone with depression or who is battling addiction is often being mentally very strong just to have survived what they have lived through. You don’t get mental illness through weakness any more than you break a bone through carelessness or have asthma because you a lazy. People with mental illness are violent. It seems that mental i ..read more