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Mental health
Anxiety
Do you find that anxiety is making it hard for you to sleep at night or complete daily tasks?
Anxiety (feeling tense, nervous or fearful) is related to the normal 'flight or fight' biological reaction humans have when they feel threatened.
We all feel anxious in certain situations -- like taking an exam or moving house -- but for some people these feelings can become overwhelming and life altering.
We spoke to Anna about her anxiety disorder, which she first experienced as a small child, and has learned to manage over time.
Our top articles on anxiety
Anxiety
How to stop worrying
Worrying is a natural part of life but it can have a negative effect on our psychological wellbeing if it gets out of control. AXA Health physiologist Alex Read explains how keeping a worry diary can help to rationalise and challenge the thoughts that trouble us most, often helping to identify a solution along the way.
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How to turn your fears into motivation
At 61, Chris Zaremba is a dedicated gym-goer and marathon runner with a body age of 35. But this hasn’t always been the case. 11 years ago, losing his pilots license because of his weight, coupled with the fear of dying early motivated Chris to take responsibility for his health and wellbeing.
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Anger anxiety and possible side effects of meds
If the anti-hypertensive is causing these mood changes then your GP can prescribe an alternative anti-hypertensive...
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Suffering from anxiety and confidence issues
Stress can alter the way you behave, think, feel and also how your body functions. If it starts to feel unmanageable it’s important to reduce your stress levels before the effects become more serious. There are a number of things you can try to self-manage your symptoms.
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I've been having a lot of bad dreams lately
Bad dreams or nightmares occur towards the end of the night in the REM (rapid eye movement) part of sleep.
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Looking after yourself during self-isolation
Not knowing when we may be able to return to our normal routine makes it all the more important that we stay mentally well and be kind to ourselves through these uncertain times.
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Top tips to stay positive during adversity
Keeping a positive mindset during unsettling times might feel more easily said than done, but it is possible. Daniel Poulter, Physiologist at AXA Health, shares his top tips for achieving a positive mind-set during difficult times.
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Top tips for leaving lockdown
As lockdown measures start easing and the days, for some, begin to resemble a little more of our lives pre-coronavirus, we understand that there may be a sense of anxiety about the uncertain upcoming changes to our lifestyles. We’ve asked Dr Mark Winwood, Clinical Lead for Mental Health Services at AXA Health, for some of his top tips for coming out of lockdown.
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6 top tips to help you make positive changes
It’s normal to fear change because it takes us out of our comfort zone, but stretching our boundaries can also open up a whole world of opportunities. AXA Health Junior Physiologist Jermaine Izukanne shares his top tips on how to make positive changes to our life.
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Supporting others when social distancing
While circumstances prevent us from having close face-to-face contact with others, it doesn’t mean having to lose contact altogether, particularly from those who may need our help.
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Tips to overcome feelings of failure
Feeling that you have failed can affect every part of your life.The good news is that you can take steps to tackle them before they get out of hand.
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Dealing with anxiety and panic attacks
Most people feel anxious at times and it's particularly common to experience anxiety when faced with stressful events or changes, especially if they could have a big impact on your life. We look at how to deal with anxiety and panic attacks to prevent them getting out of control.
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How to turn your fears into motivation
Did you know we’re born with only two fears? That of falling and of loud noises. Other fears are learned, and it’s these that can prevent us achieving our goals. But what if we could turn things around? AXA Health's Clinical Lead for Mental Health Services, Dr Mark Winwood shows how we can use our fears to fuel our wellbeing.
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Stuck in a mental rut? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help
CBT is a practical, ‘solution-based’ treatment that helps you to identify irrational thoughts, assumptions and beliefs and learn how to replace them with more reasonable ones.
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How to cope with change and manage uncertainty
AXA Health mental health experts share techniques we can use to manage feelings of uncertainty and help turn a negative situation into an opportunity to learn.
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Managing your commuting experience
Have you noticed any changes in how you feel about your commute? Do you have family members who are anxious about this aspect of returning to school or the workplace? If so you’re not alone.
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Top 10 tips for work-life balance
Meeting the demands of work while enjoying life at home with your family and friends can be hard to manage. Our experts share their top tips for getting the balance right.
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