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What does anxiety feel like? Is anxiety the same as depression, and can it be cured? Does anxiety affect the brain and the body? Can it make you feel sick, panic or give you diarrhoea?
When people suffer from anxiety, it can leave them confused and eager to discover how you make it go away. The Openforwards blog, Self-Help School, answers your questions to help you understand anxiety better and learn how fear works.
Discover what you can do to cope with anxiety now and in the future. Take a look at our article below.
This article is from our premium series for subscribers of our app, Self-Help Coach! What is anxiety? When I was in my teens, I used to get a heavy, bloated sensation in my stomach. It often happened when I was on a bus or train, usually around other people. It was uncomfortable, and I’d go …
Effective OCD Treatment to Break the OCD Cycle From years of helping OCD sufferers, I know how overwhelming and isolating OCD can feel. The constant, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours can make you feel like a prisoner in your own mind. I’ve gotta say, feeling like you’re all alone in this is common, but trust …
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A sense of impending doom is associated with heightened states of anxiety. Feeling anxious and on edge can seem confusing, especially when no real danger exists. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of anticipatory anxiety, which may trigger such gut feelings. We will investigate why you might have nightmares or always feel on guard, …
Why can’t I control my emotions? Some weeks can be difficult. Your emotions have felt out of control. You feel overloaded. There has been so much to sort out. You’ve done it all by yourself, and you feel all alone. The tension spills out. Panic and terror wash over like a tidal wave. You feel …
What is Self-help? Can it help? What sort of problems does it help you solve? The Self-help industry is enormous, which is a double-edged sword – there is a lot to choose from, and there is too much to choose from. How do you know what works? In this episode, your host Jim Lucas tells …
How can I control my depression and anxiety? Dennis felt desperate. He couldn’t believe what had happened in the last 12 months. He’d gone from being on top of his game to struggling to leave the house. What had gone wrong? A visit to the GP and the realisation hit him square in the face. The D-word! …
The dark side of reassurance Reassurance can have a powerful effect. It can wash away uncertainty, release you from your anguish, and bring much-needed relief from the dread in your mind and body. But there is a darker side to reassurance. It can leave you cursed, eternally helpless and dependent on others for peace of mind. This …
Obsessive Compulsiveness (OCD) can wreck lives. Obsessive-compulsive problems (OCD) stop you from being able to do simple tasks like leaving the house or making a choice over what to eat. You can do many seemingly odd behaviours like walking around in circles, checking things repeatedly, repeating phrases or counting until it feels right. These behaviours …
Why do I get panic attacks for no reason? During difficult times, you will likely have a panic attack. Don’t be surprised if you or someone you know is more anxious. It can seem like panic comes out of the blue, but there are often reasons why it happens. What is a panic attack? A panic attack is …
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