Unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on people’s lifestyles and mental health. Everyone has experienced stress and anxiety due to the significant changes brought by the pandemic and the implemented lockdowns. Students were forced to continue their studies at home and attend online classes. Businesses had to transition online and operate remotely. … Read more
Anxiety Counselling Symptoms of Anxiety Anxiety Disorders How a psychologist can help you with treatment for anxiety Self Care Strategies for Anxiety Anxiety Therapy Perth When anxiety hits, it can be debilitating. It becomes a disrupter to your life. It makes everyday tasks feel impossible and overwhelming. Stressors that would normally be easy to get … Read more
Anxiety in children can quite easily go unnoticed, with well-meaning parents often dismissing anxious symptoms as a ‘stage’. Childhood is often viewed by the general population as an incredibly happy time in one’s life, irreplaceable and generally, stress-free, especially in comparison to the daily stress of adult life! However, this is not the case for … Read more
As anxiety disorders are on the rise in the fast paced and highly pressured society we find ourselves being swept up in, it is vitally important to recognise the difference between seemingly similar emotions of anxiety and fear, so we can identify and deal with them in the appropriate manner. A key difference between fear and … Read more
In a person with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) anxiety is built up when obsessive and often disturbing thoughts, impulses or images intrude into their mind and cause them distress. The anxiety increases as the thoughts continue to intrude and becomes unbearable for the person and they feel they must do something to reduce their rising … Read more
Sure, you know exercise is good for you. It keeps your weight in check, makes you stronger, and keeps you feeling youthful and staying active into old age. But did you know that exercise can also make you a happier person? It’s true. When you work out and stay active on a regular basis, it’s … Read more
The journey from childhood to adolescence can be a chaotic experience for both the parent and child, due to range of physical and emotional changes occurring throughout this period. The transition from primary to high school transpires shifting values, including increased importance of social relationships and a desire for greater independence. For some children, difficulty … Read more
Health anxiety refers to a high level of concern about one’s health. The most common symptoms of health anxiety are: Excessive worry about very small bodily changes Fear and dread when these bodily changes are noticed Stress and related bodily sensations, such as a racing heart Repeatedly visiting the doctor for reassurance that there is … Read more
What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? Feeling anxious and worried most of the time Anxiety interfering with your day to day life Often these worries relate to many aspects of your everyday life, including work, relationships with others, health and/or one’s financial situation Often, these worries may be present even if there is no real threat … Read more
Anxiety is probably more common than you think. In fact, it is the most common mental health disorder. Anxiety can be experienced in relation to something specific or a combination of many things. Did you know … Anxiety disorders affect 18% of women and 11% of men? (ABS, 2007) Common Symptoms of Anxiety feeling irritable or … Read more
