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Managing Health Anxiety: Understanding and Coping with the Fear of IllnessAnxiety and Physical Illness
Health anxiety, often referred to as hypochondria, is a condition where a person becomes excessively worried about their health, frequently fearing they have a serious illness, despite medical reassurance to the contrary. The distress caused by health anxiety can be...
Chronic Illness & Depression
What is a chronic illness? A chronic illness is a physical illness that lasts for an extended period and usually cannot be completely cured. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple...
5 Suggestions for CGrief at Work
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful tragedies that humans endure. The impact of this loss is usually crushing, and in the aftermath of bereavement, we often feel like we have no control over anything. Grief is a natural response to loss. It's perfectly...
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
It’s rare that any of us will get through life without experiencing anxiety at some point. But some people have the burden of dealing with anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s over something big or insignificant, anxiety stops us from living a normal life full of...
How to Deal with Infidelity in a Relationship
Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity: A Guide for Couples Infidelity can be one of the most painful and difficult challenges a relationship can face. When one partner breaks the promise of faithfulness, the trust that once existed is shattered. If you’ve discovered that...
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that typically occurs after individuals have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault....
5 Signs That You Might be Struggling with Anxiety
It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. Perhaps you get a bit nervous speaking in front of people or going on a job interview. But for some people, anxiety becomes a frequent and forceful occurrence that completely takes over their lives. Since anxiety comes in...
Understanding Depression: Why “Getting Over It” Isn’t So Simple
Recognising Depression as an Illness Depression is a severe illness that deserves compassion and understanding. When grappling with depression, it can feel disheartening to hear dismissive statements like "Just get over it" or "Happiness is a choice." Such remarks...
What Causes Insomnia? 15 Key Culprits
If you are someone who spends most of the night tossing and turning, checking the time on the clock, you are not alone. According to some recent statistics, close to 20% of Brits suffer from some sleep disorder. Symptoms of InsomniaCauses of Insomnia Insomnia is a...