Lying awake at night with worries racing through our minds. Restless, jittery feelings when we try to concentrate on something. Overwhelming feelings of panic or dread that seem to come from nowhere. Losing patience and snapping at our family or friends. Physical problems like stomach ache, nausea, irritable bowel, headache, sweating, shaking, dizziness, frequent urination, fatigue and change in appetite Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry or unease and is often a response to

Struggling to get out of bed in the morning. Tired all the time. Persistent stomach pains and irritable bowel. Frequent headaches. Many people are all too familiar with these symptoms. But how many of us realise that anxiety can often be at the root of physical problems such as these? * Chronic anxiety can have an effect on physical health and well-being. Research shows that it is often linked with aches, pains, irritable bowel and tiredness. So how can anxiety lead to poor h

Feeling unhappy most of the time. Not sleeping well. Always tired. Lacking enthusiasm for for life in general and avoiding doing things we used to enjoy. Losing our temper easily and snapping at our family. These are all important signs that we may be experiencing seasonal depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder.. Many people experience low mood at this time of the year. But why does this happen and is there anything we can do to make things better? What is SAD? Seaso

Worrying so much about Monday morning that Sunday evening is even worse. Avoiding social occasions because meeting new people makes us feel nervous and sick. Lying awake at night unable to sleep because thoughts and fears are racing around our head. Experiences like this may indicate we are suffering from anxiety. Anyone can experience anxiety, it's true. However, it's important to recognise when these feelings are taking over and negatively affecting our lives. Are they hold