anxiety

Social Anxiety Can Make Christmas A Nightmare. Here's How 3 People Cope

The most wonderful time of the year can feel terrifying – but there are tactics that can help.
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How Safety Signals Might Help 'Slow Down' Your Anxiety

When life triggers excessive fear, use a safety signal, say researchers.
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My Anxiety Is Stopping Me Enjoying My Pregnancy

I can’t wait for these nine months to be over, so I can stop panicking and just enjoy being a mum, writes Hattie Gladwell.
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Here's Why Your Bad Dreams Could Actually Help You IRL

A new study shines a light on how bad dreams could benefit us once we wake up.
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'You Feel Like Your Reality Collapses': Ben Miller On His Struggle With Panic Attacks

The actor opens up to HuffPost UK about anxiety – and his daily meditation habit.
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Michael From Bake Off Reveals He Had A Panic Attack In The GBBO Tent

The cast and crew stepped in – "the message was clear: we’ve got you, and you are safe."
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Lonely People Have An Increased Risk Of Death After Being Discharged From Hospital

Loneliness should be regarded as a “legitimate health risk" in people who have a serious illness, according to a new study.
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I Wasn't A Shy Kid, I Had Selective Mutism. This Is What It Was Like.

I could talk. I just didn't want to.
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'I'm A Real Worrier – Here's How I Calmed My Nerves During Birth'

"Can I even do this? Can I cope with pregnancy, let alone deal with birth?"
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Does Your Work Ban Weekend And Evening Emails – Or Should It?

All-out bans can be bad for our wellbeing, apparently – but readers can't agree about 'always on' culture.
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