Dealing with anxiety

When you’re feeling stressed, an effective tool is learning how to breathe properly. Here are some breathing exercises for stress and anxiety.

Learn more about anxiety – how common it is, as well as the signs and symptoms of anxiety. Discover when normal worry becomes anxiety and find effective coping strategies.

Many of us instinctively know that time spent in nature is great for both the body and mind, but now a growing body of research is scientifically proving its benefit for depression symptoms, anxiety attacks and stress relief.

Have you felt intensely nervous, fearful or panicked when faced with social situations or events? If these feelings are persistent and recurring, you may be experiencing some of the symptoms and signs of social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. 

You may have seen or heard the phrase high functioning anxiety more and more lately, but what does it mean? High-functioning anxiety describes those who experience many of the signs and symptoms of anxiety but contrary to the stereotype, seem to cope well with life and are often successful. 

Summer and the festive season often brings a busy social calendar. But not everyone enjoys these occasions. Here are some tips to deal with stress and anxiety social events can bring.