EMDR Trauma Therapy. Clinical Hypnotherapy. 

Anxiety can be interpreted as a feeling of unease, a worry or fear. Anxiety can be mild through to severe. We all experience feelings of anxiety at some point in our life. From feeling worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test through to a job interview or even moving house. These feelings of worry are normal, often short lived and disappear as quickly as they come.

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However, some people find it hard to control their worries.

Their anxious feelings become more constant and, if not treated, can often affect their daily lives.

Anxiety is the main symptom of several conditions, including:

• panic disorder

• phobias, such as agoraphobia or claustrophobia

• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

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In addition there is a specific condition called generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).

GAD is a long-term condition that causes a person to feel anxious about a wide
range of situations and issues, rather than one specific event. 

People with GAD feel anxious most days and often struggle to remember the last
time they felt relaxed and as soon as one anxious thought is resolved, another
may appear about a different issue.

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What causes generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)?

The exact cause of GAD is not fully understood, although it's likely that a
combination of several factors plays a role.

Research has suggested that these may include:

• overactivity in areas of the brain involved in emotions and behaviour

• an imbalance of the brain chemicals serotonin and noradrenaline, which are involved in the control and regulation of mood

• the genes you inherit from your parents – you're estimated to be 5 times more likely to develop GAD if you have a close relative with the condition

• having a history of stressful or traumatic experiences, such as domestic violence, child abuse or bullying

• having a painful long-term health condition, such as arthritis

• having a history of drug or alcohol misuse

But many people develop GAD for no apparent reason.

 

Who's affected?

GAD is a common condition estimated to affect up to 5% of the UK population.

Slightly more women are affected than men, and the condition is more common in people from the ages of 35 to 59.

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Stress management. Helps you break the hold that stress can have on your life,
so you can be happier, healthier, and more productive. The ultimate goal is a balanced life,
with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun—and the resilience to hold up under
pressure and meet challenges head on

What are the benefits of managing stress?

• Sleep better.

• Control your weight.

• Get sick less often.

• Feel better faster when you do get sick.

• Less muscle tension.

• Be in a better mood.

• Get along better with family and friends.

Stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behaviour.

Being able to recognise common stress symptoms can help you manage them.

Stress that's left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high

blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

Stress can have physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Stress affects people on

different levels. Stress Management can help to identify which parts of ourselves are being
affected by stress.

Stress can affect people on one level, such as mentally, or on multiple levels, such as

both physically and emotionally. 

 

Physical symptoms of stress include:

Headaches, Insomnia, Fatigue, Stomach aches, Body pain, Acne or skin irritation
 

Mental symptoms of stress include: 
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal ideation, Food and eating issues, Addictions

 

Emotional symptoms of stress include:

Irritability, Sadness, Anger, Apathy, feeling Overwhelmed