Preparing For and Overcoming Traumatic Hospital Operations When we are told we need to have surgery, our first gut reaction might be fear or nerves. Even if we knew this was going to happen and had time to prepare, the realisation it is coming imminently can make us want to run for the hills. Emotions…
How to Overcome Traumatic Hospital Experiences of Loved Ones Hospitals can be terrifying places at the best of times, but no more so than when a loved one is admitted. The uncertainty and nerves surrounding an illness can make each day a struggle. But, it is important to remember that this is the best place…
When to start Anxiety Counselling It seems that these days everyone is talking about anxiety and mental health, and this is in no way a bad thing. There is a lot of stigma surrounding mental health and shining a light on it helps to reduce the number of people who are afraid to step…
Finding the reasons behind anxiety Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in Britain, with 7.8% of people meeting the criteria for diagnosis. Anxiety can dramatically limit quality of life, as people face symptoms that make interacting with the world difficult. It can lead them to live isolated lives, avoiding triggers that…