Mandy Kloppers ---Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist---Counseling in Guildford, Surrey.UK
I find life very stressful these days. There seems to be less time to enjoy life and most of my time is spent rushing about trying to complete chores and ticking off items on my to-do list. I know I am not alone as …
Increase in Suicide Ideation and Substance Abuse During Pandemics The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has harmed the lives of many. Nearly 4 out of every 10 adults in the United States have reported suffering from anxiety and depression during the pandemic. These numbers are …
RedFace: How I Learnt to Live With Social Anxiety Canbury Press, who specializes in non-fiction, published a book about one man’s struggle with Social Anxiety Disorder. The book is called Redface: How I Learnt to Live with Social Anxiety and is by a writer called Russell …
THE ROOTS OF ANXIETY One gets stressed over different life problems or situations that hinder the mind. The reaction of our body or mind in response to stress creates anxiety. Constant anxiety or recurring anxiety can further cause severe disorders like- panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, …
Every year holds good and bad. It would be unrealistic to expect a whole year to be happy without any setbacks. I have certainly had my fair share of setbacks, especially over the last two years but the setbacks have made me resilient and have …
How to cope with loneliness Loneliness is a growing problem. It’s ironic when you think about the fact that there are so many people on this planet. How is it possible to feel lonely when there are so many of us? Loneliness doesn’t …
Covid-19 anxiety syndrome’ may cause a significant number of people to struggle with reintegrating back into daily life as UK society returns to normal after the pandemic. This is evident in new research by London South Bank University (LSBU), in partnership with Kingston University. The research findings show that …
The isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic have left many people struggling to find a way to manage their stress levels. Additionally, the hoped-for end of the pandemic is a long time coming, which adds to the burden. However, getting help is still possible, even …
As human beings, stress is a natural part of our lives. We feel the negative emotional effects when going through challenging moments, and they can have lasting results on our physical wellness. Stress can put wrinkles on our face, and skin conditions might lead us …
Most people have felt some kind of anxiety at some point in their life. For many of these people, that anxiety will disappear as soon as the situation causing it does. However, for many others, that feeling will linger. Being in a constant state of …