Do you, or have you, ever struggled to fall asleep? Worried about falling asleep? Worried about the effects of sleep loss? Lay awake at night feeling anxious? Felt like you can't switch your mind off at night? Found it difficult to shut down? Gone days, weeks or months without getting a proper night's sleep? If …
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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 …
A lot of us struggle with anxiety, and knowing how to get help can be embarrassing, confusing and daunting. There are so many different options available, which is great, but it can be difficult to know which option is best for you, and which options are actually effective. Whilst I am not a medical professional, …
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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 …
The Anxiety Peach 