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Stress and anxiety are a natural and inevitable part of our modern lives. Our bodies are perfectly able to handle them in small doses, however, when stress and anxiety become...

While no magical food will banish anxiety for good, certain foods can help ease the symptoms, while you may find other foods might make things worse. This is due to what we eat affecting our brain chemistry, our hormone levels and our overall physical health, and all of these factors influence how we feel mentally.

Menopause anxiety refers to the feelings of nervousness, worry, and unease that can occur during the menopausal transition. Menopause is a natural biological process, marking the end of a woman’s...

As the days shorten and temperatures drop, many people experience noticeable shifts in mood, energy levels, and mental well-being. For some, these changes can bring on a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of seasonal depression.

We all experience anxious moments when we question ourselves or avoid facing challenges, however, when these feelings become a habit, they can lead to self sabotaging behaviours, thoughts and actions that slow down our progress and prevent us from fully reaching our goals.

When we are stressed or anxious, the fight or flight anxiety response is triggered by one of our senses. So, anything we see, hear, smell, touch, taste or even imagine, could be perceived as something that will cause us harm, and be a threat to us.

This perceived threat or anxiety response may include a range of external stressors, such as work, money, family, time, etc.

When we are able to understand the fight and flight anxiety response, we are able to put effective tools and strategies in place to overcome it.

Do you become anxious at the thought of presenting or public speaking? Is this fear holding you back in your career, your education or your private life?

Perhaps you feel anxiety at the mere thought of speaking in public, maybe you feel completely overwhelmed at the very thought of standing in front of a crowd, possibly you are turning down opportunities to grow within your career? It could even be that it is costing you money if you are missing out on that promotion?

Many people often wonder when is the right time to begin therapy for anxiety. The truth is, it can vary from person to person and depends on how intensely you feel anxious about your experiences. How is anxiety is holding you back? 

Left unresolved, anxiety can spiral out of control and have a significant impact on relationships, work, school and family life.