One of the most important ways that I manage anxiety is by shaping my life in a way that makes me feel healthy and happy. Over the years I've noticed that, while it can sometimes seem like my anxiety "flares up" for no apparent reason, there is usually something going on in my life which …
One of the main things I have noticed when I'm struggling with anxiety is that I become consumed in my thoughts. I'm always trying to control them, escape them, or use them to escape a problem. When anxiety gets bad, my 'thoughts' become my whole world and it can feel impossible to be fully present …
Recently, I've been really struggling with the things about myself that are not "perfect". I don't know if it's the fact that, being stuck at home, there is just more time to think about these things. I noticed that pre-coronavirus I would worry more about the imperfections in my life in general - but while …
Hello! Welcome to my second post in the small series I'm writing on "things you can do indoors to feel better" (based on the fact that many of us are stuck in quarantine). This time I'm focusing on exercise. If you are struggling with anxiety, or any other aspect of your mental health, it's well …
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I was inspired to write this post by the over-thinking induced insomnia that I experienced last night. I woke up randomly from a dream, a negative thought popped into my head, and the next thing I know I'm two hours into a horrible mental mess. The frustrating thing is that once you're fixated on a …
Hi everyone! I'm writing a small series of blog posts on 'things you can do indoors to feel better'. If you are feeling down or anxious, or simply not your best, then I hope some of my tips will be helpful. Self Care What I've noticed about all of the people I know who are …
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When a negative thought or feeling escalates into something more than just that, it's because we are giving it attention. I'm sure that the main reason my thoughts and feelings can cause me so many problems is because I become so absorbed in them. I'm always dwelling on them, analysing them, questioning them, or focusing …
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The Anxiety Peach 