Am I anxious?
Know the signs of anxiety Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can affect people of all ages. It can cause a range of physical and psychological symptoms, including feelings of fear, worry, and unease. It can also lead…
Malminder has written a series of posts all about fear and her top tips on how to overcome your fears.
Know the signs of anxiety Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can affect people of all ages. It can cause a range of physical and psychological symptoms, including feelings of fear, worry, and unease. It can also lead…
The first step to overcoming fear is to accept a few truths about fear. The first one is we are in the habit of clinging to our fears. There are so many reasons for this and for many people this…
Halloween is one of the oldest holidays in the world, celebrated by several countries all over the globe. From wearing costumes to trick or treat, this celebration has come a long way from being a pagan ritual. Not everyone though…
Mental illness affects 450 million people worldwide.[1] These people are confronted not just with the burden of dealing with the symptoms but also with the stigma attached to their illness.[2] About nine out of ten people with mental health problems…
There has been a lot of phobias described in psychopathology literature but cibophobia is one of the most debilitating phobias with serious health consequences. Published by Hypnosis in London on 7 November 2016, written by Malminder Gill. Cibophobia pertains to…
Sweating, trembling, sometimes experiencing nausea and vomiting - these are some of the things experienced by people with nyctophobia. Also known as the irrational fear of the dark, nyctophobia can cause someone to avoid dark places. It still remains as…
A phobia is a form of anxiety disorder affecting about 1 in 23 people. In the U.K., it is estimated that about 2.5 million people suffered from phobias. While these phobias may seem silly for some but for those affected…
In April of this year, a woman named Amber Smith posted a picture of herself before and after a panic attack. Her post, which had been shared by thousands of people, is meant to urge those who are suffering from…
Many of us feel some degree of shyness in certain situations like when meeting new people or being in a new place. This is normal. What is not is being extremely shy to the point of avoiding social situations as…
Glossophobia or fear of public speaking remains as one of the top ten phobias. It affects people regardless of age, gender, and social status. This extreme anxiety in public speaking can affect one's personal and professional life. But the good…